Eugenia sp.
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Fruit
Where to Find It
A tropical plant. In Bolivia they grow to 1,500 m altitude. They grow in areas with 1000-1500 mm of rain per year.
Bolivia, South America,
How to Identify
A small tree. It grows 3-4 m high. The trunk is 6-10 cm across. The leaves are opposite. The leaf stalk is 5-8 mm long. The leaves are 4-7 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. They taper to the tip. The fruit is round and 5 mm across. There is one seed.
Notes
There are about 550 Eugenia species. They are mostly in tropical and subtropical South America.
Names & Synonyms
Guabiyu, Irayi eandei
References (1)
- Vasquez, Roberto Ch. & Coimbra, German S., 1996, Frutas Silvestres Comestibles de Santa Cruz. p 138
