52 observations
marble berry
Pollia condensata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Commelinales ›Family: Commelinaceae ›Genus: Pollia
About
Pollia condensata, colloquially called the marble berry, is a perennial herbaceous plant with stoloniferous stems and hard, dry, shiny, round, metallic blue fruit. It is found in forested regions of Africa. The glossy blue of the berry-like fruit, created by structural coloration, is the most intense of any known biological material.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of marble berry is Pollia condensata.
- marble berry belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- marble berry belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- marble berry belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- marble berry belongs to the order Commelinales.
- marble berry belongs to the family Commelinaceae.
- marble berry belongs to the genus Pollia.