Myrciaria vexator (Blue Grape) Seeds

Myrciaria vexator From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Myrciaria vexator Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Rosids Order: Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Myrciaria Species: M. vexator Binomial name Myrciaria vexator McVaugh Myrciaria vexator, the false jaboticaba, or blue grape tree,[1] is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. Description[edit] M. vexator is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can grow up to 10 metres tall.[2] The fruit is dark purple and plum-sized. It is bigger, darker, and has thicker skin than the Jaboticaba.[3] The leaves are layered and deep green,[2] the bark peels, and the flowers are small and white.[4] Distribution[edit] Myrciaria vexator is endemic to Costa Rica, Panama, and Venezuela.[5] It is frequently found growing on road verges.[2]