Definition: Raffaeleas, also known as raffaella or raffaele, are a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Europe, and Africa. They are characterized by their tall, slender stems with long, glossy leaves and distinctive white flowers in shades of white, pink, and purple. Raffaeleas produce fruit composed of a single, soft, edible seed known as a "raffa