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Coccoloba uvifera

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Coccoloba uvifera {Polygonaceae} Sea Grape, Kino, Platterleaf A native of Florida, used as a coastal area, landscape plant, it does well in areas of high salt and poor soil. The leaves are large and round; the fruit is grape sized, with woody, purple skin covering a thin purple flesh crowning a large seed. They are borne on stalks and ripen individually, falling off easily when picked. The musky sweet flavor is pleasant eaten fresh but best as jelly. Propagated by seeds or air layers.
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Page title:Coccoloba uvifera {Polygonaceae} Sea Grape, Kino, Platterleaf
Keywords:tropical-fruit Coccoloba uvifera Sea Grape, Kino, Platterleaf tropical America Polygonaceae
Description:EEB Greenhouse Accession Data for Coccoloba uvifera
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activated: 18-Aug-1987
last updated: 07-Jun-2013
expires: 31-Jul-2014