Tropical Shrubs

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Muntingiaceae

Description Muntingiaceae is a family of tropical trees and shrubs that are mainly found in Central and South America, Africa, and Madagascar. They are characterized by their small, unisexual flowers that grow in clusters and their edible fruits that resemble small apples. The family consists of only two genera: Muntingia and Pseudopeponopsis. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms…