Malpighia glabra
Definition
Noun: - A tropical American shrub (Malpighia glabra) cultivated for its edible, bright red, acid-tasting fruit that resembles a cherry. It is also known as the Barbados cherry or acerola.
Usage
- The Malpighia glabra is valued both as an ornamental plant and for its vitamin C-rich fruit.
- The juice from the fruit of Malpighia glabra is often used in health supplements.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts, is the scientific name used to precisely identify this specific species within the family, distinguishing it from other similar plants.
Variants and Related Words
- Acerola (n): A common name for the fruit of , or for the shrub itself.
- Barbados cherry (n): Another common name for and its fruit.
- Malpighia (n): The genus to which this shrub belongs, containing several species of tropical American shrubs and trees.
Synonyms
- Acerola
- Barbados cherry
- West Indian cherry
Noun
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tropical American shrub bearing edible acid red fruit resembling cherries
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