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Eugenia palumbis

Merr.

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Eugenia palumbis (Chamorro: agate'lang) is a shrub with edible fruits in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the Mariana Islands, including Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Description

A tropical shrub in the Myrtaceae family that grows 2-4 m tall with white flowers.

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Edible Uses

The fruit are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Marianas Islands, Pacific,

Synonyms

Jossinia palumbis (Merr.) Diels

Also Known As

Agatelang

References (1)

  • Zarones, L. 2014, Native Plants of the Northern Mariana Islands for Wildlife and Ornamental Use.

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