Todays species is yet another introduced variety in India but it seems to be very happy here as it flowers and fruits profusely.
I am talking about the Duranta erecta. I am sure most of you would have seen it growing as a hedge.
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Its commonly called the Sky Flower or Pigeon Berry.
You can read the full post here. I am joining Parul in her ThursdayTreeLove blog hop.