👉 Truepera is a type of plant that grows in the soil, typically with multiple leaves on each stem, and has an underground tuber that produces seeds. It belongs to the family Ericaceae, which also includes other plants like carrot, potato, and onion.
👉 The term "Trueperaceae" stands for a group of flowering plants that belong to the family Rosaceae, which includes about 27 genera and more than 300 species, with many being endemic to South America. The genus name, "Trueperaceae," refers to the true or upright leaves, while the specific epithet, "Peracanthos," comes from the Latin word meaning "true."