Melastoma

noun
Me·​las·​to·​ma | \ mə̇ˈlastəmə\

Definition of Melastoma

: the type genus of Melastomaceae comprising Asiatic shrubs that have coriaceous leaves and large purple flowers with several anthers of unequal lengths

History and Etymology for Melastoma

New Latin, from mela- + -stoma; from the staining property of the fruit

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