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Emerald pink pear
Miconia squamulosa

Family: Melastomataceae


What it is like

A shrub. The fruit are round berries.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Colombia, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Tuno esmeraldo

Synonyms

Huberia argentea DC.; Maieta argentea Vent.; Melastoma squamulosum Sm. in Rees; Miconia otodesma Naudin;