sapphire berry
plant
Also known as: Symplocos paniculata
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The sapphireberry, scientifically known as Symplocos paniculata, is an eastern Asian shrub cultivated for its fragrant white flowers and bright blue fruits. It is also referred to as horse sugar. This plant belongs to the genus Symplocos, which contains about 320 species. The sapphireberry shrub or small tree is native to eastern Asia but is grown in other areas. It produces clusters of white, fragrant flowers, and its fleshy, bright blue fruit is approximately 1 cm in diameter.12
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