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Eugenia xalapensis

(Kunth) DC.

Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae (myrtle) family.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico,

Synonyms

Myrtus xalapensis Kunth

Also Known As

Escobilla, Gallito

References (2)

  • Piedra-Malagón, E. M., et al, 2022, Edible native plants of the Gulf of Mexico Province. Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e80565 p 26
  • Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793

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