Corema
Genus of flowering plants
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Corema is a genus of two species[1] of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. They are dioecious small shrubs.[1]
| Corema | |
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| Corema album fruit | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ericoideae |
| Tribe: | Empetreae |
| Genus: | Corema (D.Don) |
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Species
- Corema album (L.) D. Don ex Steud. Corema album is also known for it common name Camarinha or Portuguese crowberry. The drupe of this subspecies is white when ripe, and it is edible. The shrub grows to 1 meter, on average, and its branches have a honey-like aroma.[2]
- Corema conradii (Torr.) Torr. ex Loudon
