A genus of tropical shrubs with colorful flowers, named after a naturalist; also called the rose-apple or pink-flower plant.
Named after Mark Catesby (1683-1749), an English naturalist and explorer who documented plants and animals in America. The Latinized form '-aea' was added following scientific naming conventions to honor him.
This plant was named after Mark Catesby, who explored the Carolinas in the 1700s and created some of the most beautiful illustrations of American wildlife and plants—so every time a botanist says 'Catesbeaea,' they're honoring his exploration!
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