Coffea arabica

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(Coffee)

FAMILY

Rubiaceae

Species

Coffea arabica

Common name(s)

Coffee

Flower colour; life form

Flowers white. Shrub to about 3 m tall.

Distinguishing features

Branches spreading, leaves opposite, glossy green, veins prominent. Flowers in clusters in axils, fragrant, corolla white, 5. Fruit are red drupes, 2 seeds present.

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