Campomanesia discolor
O. Berg.
Guabiroba
Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A shrub. The leaves are wedge shaped. They have fine hairs above and a velvety coating underneath. The fruit are round and have fine velvety hairs. They contain 3 seeds.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Notes
There are at least 11 Campomanesia species.
References (1)
- Bircher, A. G. & Bircher, W. H., 2000, Encyclopedia of Fruit Trees and Edible Flowering Plants in Egypt and the Subtropics. AUC Press. p 77
