A genus of tropical trees and shrubs in the buckwheat family, known for their large leathery leaves and grape-like clusters of fruit.
From Greek kokkos (berry) plus lobos (lobe or pod), referring to the berry-like fruit clusters. Established as a genus name in tropical plant taxonomy.
The sea grape tree (Coccoloba uvifera) grows right on tropical beaches and can survive salt spray—its grapes are actually edible and were used by Caribbean island settlers as emergency food.
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