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Fun fact: The small, greenish-yellow flowers of Guapira discolor are not showy, but they are incredibly fragrant at night. This scent is a powerful attractant for nocturnal moths, which are its primary pollinators. This strategy of betting on the night shift is a brilliant adaptation to avoid competition with the many day-blooming plants in its ecosystem.🌙 Its fruit is a key food source for birds throughout its native range. The small, juicy, reddish-to-purple berries are particularly beloved by tanagers, flycatchers, and thrushes. Birds eat the fruit and subsequently disperse the seeds, making the plant crucial for forest regeneration. Its common name in Brazil, "Maria-preta," is often used for several plants that are popular with birds.🐦