Coffea arabica is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is the most commonly cultivated species of coffee and is native to the mountains of Yemen and Ethiopia. The plant grows up to 10 meters (33 feet) tall in the wild, but is usually pruned to a height of 2-3 meters (6-10 feet) for cultivation. The leaves are dark green and glossy, and the flowers are white and fragrant. The fruit is a red or purple drupe containing two seeds, which are commonly called coffee beans.