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Native Lassiandra - Melastoma malabathricum Australia,Geotagged,Malabar Melastome,Melastoma malabathricum,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Native Lassiandra - Melastoma malabathricum

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The Malabar Melastome

"Melastoma malabathricum" is a flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. Despite its common names, it does not have any connection to actual rhododendrons, and belongs to the Rosids clade as opposed to the Asterids clade.

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Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Jan 9, 2025. Captured Dec 30, 2024 16:22 in 9 Stewart St, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia.
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  • NIKON Z 7_2
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO140
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.