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"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.

Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 20, 2020. Captured Feb 20, 2019 11:06.
  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm