Family: Rubiaceae

Form: Evergreen shrub, reaching 4 to10 ft.

Leaves: Simple, opposite, entire, glossy

Stem/Bark: Gray, sometimes having thorny branches

Flower: White, 5-pelaled, fragrant

Fruit: Berry, green turning whitish with maturity and containing indigo blue pulp

Comments: This plant is great for coastal landscapes because it is highly tolerant to salt spray.