Bastard cherry
Ehretia tinifolia

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The trunk is 20 cm across. The leaves have short stalks. The leaves are oval. The flowers are 4 mm long and white in large groups. The fruit are red or purple and 5-6 mm across.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Central America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, North America, Panama, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Beec, Frutillo, Manzanito, Nandimbo, Pinguica, Roble prieto

Synonyms

Ehretia campestris Salisb.; Ehretia longifolia Miers; Ehretia sulcata Miers; Ehretia tenuifolia Houtt.;