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Description: Glycosmis pentaphylla is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family, Rutaceae, known commonly as Orangeberry and Gin berry. It occurs in Southeast Asia and Northern Australia. It is cultivated for its edible pink fruits. In temperate zones, it can be cultivated indoors as a houseplant. It is a moderate sized shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. Leaves are imparipinnately compound, alternate, gland dotted and entire. Flowers are small, white, occuring in panicles in leaf axils. Fruits are pulpy, round, rose-colored berries containing round seeds.
Title: Glycosmis pentaphylla at Kudayathoor
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Author: Jeevan Jose, Kerala, India
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