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Satinleaf

செம்படி

Chrysophyllum oliviforme

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Satinleaf
KATHERINE WAGNER-REISS · CC BY-SA 4.0

Overview

Chrysophyllum oliviforme, commonly known as the satinleaf, is a medium-sized tree native to Florida, the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and Belize. It is also known as damson plum, wild star-apple and saffron-tree. It gets the name "satinleaf" from the distinctive colors of the leaves. The top of the leaf is dark green while the bottom is light brown or copper. This distinctive look makes it a very aesthetically pleasing tree that is commonly used as an ornamental in yards and public spaces.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Chrysophyllum oliviforme — CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (TA): செம்படி — CC BY-SA 4.0