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Coccoloba Uvifera

Known in the West Indies as the seaside grape, from the peculiarity of the perianth, which becomes pulpy and of a violet color and surrounds the ripe fruit. The pulpy perianth has an agreeable acid fl...

Economic Plants In The Collection Of The U. S. Department Of Agriculture November 11, 2026 1 min read 2,762 views

Known in the West Indies as the seaside grape,

from the peculiarity of the perianth, which becomes pulpy and of a

violet color and surrounds the ripe fruit. The pulpy perianth has

an agreeable acid flavor. An astringent extract is prepared from

the plant which is used in medicine.



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