Twinberry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Twinberry |
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Myrcianthes
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fragrans
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The twinberry or Simpson's stopper (scientific name: Myrcianthes fragrans) is a type of tree. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family, which also includes plants like eucalyptus and guava. This tree grows naturally in Florida, the United States Virgin Islands, and other parts of the Caribbean. You can also find it in Central America and northern South America. It is quite common in wet, warm forests in these areas.
What Does the Twinberry Look Like?
The twinberry can grow to be about 20 feet (6 meters) tall. It can grow as a small tree or even as a shrub, which is like a large bush.
Flowers and Berries
This plant has small white flowers that bloom on its branches. After the flowers, it grows small green berries.
Leaves
The leaves of the twinberry are a dark green color. If you gently crush a leaf, you might notice a light scent, a bit like nutmeg spice! The leaves are usually about three inches long. They have an oval shape, which means they are wider in the middle and narrower at the ends.
How People Use Twinberry
Historically, people have used parts of the twinberry plant for traditional remedies.
