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Pigeon Plum

Coccoloba diversifolia

Pigeon Plum is a lovely tree that grows in warm places. It has shiny green leaves and produces small fruits that birds love to eat. This tree helps make the air fresh and cool!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Pigeon Plum is an evergreen tree with smooth, light grey bark and distinctive leathery, dark green oval leaves, often featuring reddish veins. Its small, inconspicuous white flowers develop into clusters of round fruits that ripen from green to a vibrant red-purple.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyPolygonaceaeGenusCoccoloba
Pigeon Plum
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Pigeon Plum

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

It's a 'pioneer species,' often one of the first trees to grow in new areas!

Its strong wood was once used to build boats and beautiful furniture!

People often use its beautiful wood to create musical instruments, too!

The tasty fruits change from green to a deep purple-red when ripe!

Special abilities

Ability

Salt-Proof Shields

Pigeon Plum has tough, leathery leaves that help it survive strong ocean winds and salty sea spray, preventing water loss.

Ability

Wildlife Buffet

Pigeon Plum produces abundant, juicy fruits that help many birds and other animals find food, especially in coastal areas.

Ability

Storm Anchor

Pigeon Plum can grow strong, deep roots that help it anchor firmly in sandy soils, protecting it from erosion and storms.

Measurements & details

Height
500-1500 cm
Spread
300-900 cm
Flower Size
0.3-0.5 cm
Bloom Season
Spring_summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eaten by

Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

eats ripe fruit

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

forages for fallen fruit

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

visits small flowers

shelters

Green Anole

Anolis carolinensis

lives in dense canopy

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always stay on paths when exploring around trees and watch for falling branches.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Pigeon Plum?

500-1500 cm

How wide does Pigeon Plum spread?

300-900 cm

How big are the flowers on Pigeon Plum?

0.3-0.5 cm

When does Pigeon Plum bloom?

Spring_summer

Is Pigeon Plum edible?

Yes

Is Pigeon Plum toxic?

None

What is Pigeon Plum's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Pigeon Plum pollinated?

Insect

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