A genus of evergreen shrubs and small trees native to the Pacific region, known for their colorful berries.
From Greek 'kopro-' meaning dung and 'osme' meaning smell, possibly because the plants have an unpleasant odor. The genus name was assigned by botanists in the 18th century.
Despite its unflattering name derived from a dung smell, Coprosma species produce stunning red, orange, and blue berries and are prized ornamental plants in gardens throughout New Zealand and Australia.
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