Megacarpaea

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Megacarpaea

Description Megacarpaea is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Melastomataceae. This genus consists of only two species that are native to the eastern United States. The name Megacarpaea is derived from the Greek words “mega” meaning large and “karpos” meaning fruit, which refers to the large, fleshy fruits produced by these plants.These plants are known for their…