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Coccoloba uvifera

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Seagrape

 

Foto Kristin Vigander Varadero Cuba november 2012 Foto Kristin Vigander Varadero Cuba november 2012 Foto Kristin Vigander Varadero Cuba november 2012
 

 

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Familie Carophyllales - Polygonaceae
Karakteristika

The seagrape tree has lovely waxy, round leaves and produces dark purple grapes. The fruit is sweet and makes a good jam. Since the seagrape tree prefers dry, salty soil it is often seen growing close to the ocean.
It grows very well on sandy beaches.