{"product_id":"mouse-s-pineapple-morinda-royoc","title":"Morinda royoc, Mouse’s Pineapple Edible Fruit Live Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW! Florida Native Tropical Shrub with Sweet, Pineapple-Scented Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eMouse’s Pineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eMorinda royoc\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rare and fascinating \u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eFlorida native fruiting shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e that grows wild along sandy coastal areas and dunes throughout South Florida, the Caribbean, and tropical Latin America. This resilient evergreen is part of the coffee family (\u003cem data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eRubiaceae\u003c\/em\u003e) and produces small, pale-yellow fruits with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"716\"\u003esweet-tart flavor and pineapple-like aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives the plant its charming name. With its glossy green leaves, delicate white pinwheel flowers, and bright fruit, Mouse’s Pineapple adds both beauty and biodiversity to native and edible landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eNative peoples of the Caribbean and coastal Florida once used \u003cem data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eMorinda royoc\u003c\/em\u003e for food and medicine, and its roots were used as a source of natural dye. The fruit attracts birds and wildlife, making it an essential component of native restoration and coastal planting projects. As a salt-tolerant, drought-resistant species, it’s ideal for sustainable, Florida-friendly landscapes. Planting Mouse’s Pineapple helps restore habitat, support native pollinators, and reconnect modern gardens to the ecology and heritage of Florida’s coastal regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eWhy Grow Mouse’s Pineapple?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eFlorida native fruiting shrub with sweet, pineapple-scented fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eSalt- and drought-tolerant—perfect for coastal and sandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eSupports native wildlife, birds, and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eEvergreen, ornamental, and low-maintenance year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eDeeply rooted in Florida’s natural and cultural landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis plant ships in plantable coconut coir pots or recyclable nursery pots! Just pop them in the ground or reuse and recycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/3637\/3860\/files\/live_plant_listing_policy.jpg?v=1756018503\" alt=\"live plant listing policy\" width=\"551\" height=\"113\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"X-Large Nursery Pot","offer_id":56828450832544,"sku":"A5a-MOU-XL","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/3637\/3860\/files\/Screenshot2025-10-128.53.17AM.png?v=1773419657","url":"https:\/\/www.theplantattraction.com\/products\/mouse-s-pineapple-morinda-royoc","provider":"The Plant Attraction ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}