Native Lasiandra (Melastoma malabathricum) fruiting. Cow Bay. Daintree National Park. Queensland. Australia.

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Commonly referred to as 'Blue Tongue' as the edible fruit turns human tongues temporarily blue.

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Size: 5104px × 3403px
Location: Daintree National Park, Cow Bay, Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Dave Pinson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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