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tietongue

Scientific Name: Coccoloba diversifolia

Family: Polygonaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Coccoloba diversifolia: Unveiling the Tie-Tongue Tree

The plant known as Tie-Tongue, Dove Plum, or Pigeon Seagrape is botanically classified as Coccoloba diversifolia.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Coccoloba diversifolia Jacq.
  • Common Names: Tie-Tongue, Pigeon Seagrape, Dove Plum
  • Family: Polygonaceae
  • Kingdom: (Inferred: Plantae - from mention as a plant)
  • Rank: Species
  • Group: Dicot
  • Symbol: CODI8

Distribution and Habitat

This species is noted as being native to L48 N NAV N PR N (likely referring to North America and Puerto Rico). It is also found in Florida, as indicated by a photo taken at Ocean Ridge Hammock Park.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

Coccoloba diversifolia is described as both a shrub and a tree.

Further Information

  • Plants of Hawaii (referenced as source of image)