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Definition of Melastoma
1. Noun. Type genus of Melastomataceae; Asiatic shrubs with leathery leaves and large purple flowers followed by edible fleshy black berries.
Exact synonyms: Genus Melastoma
Generic synonyms: Rosid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Melastomaceae, Family Melastomataceae, Meadow-beauty Family, Melastomaceae, Melastomataceae
Generic synonyms: Rosid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Melastomaceae, Family Melastomataceae, Meadow-beauty Family, Melastomaceae, Melastomataceae
Definition of Melastoma
1. n. A genus of evergreen tropical shrubs; -- so called from the black berries of some species, which stain the mouth.
Medical Definition of Melastoma
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