Comarostaphylis discolor

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-10 m tall. The bark peels or flakes off. It is reddish brown. The leaves are narrowly oval and 4-15 cm long by 1-5 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. The fruit are 6-8 mm across and red when young bur purple to black when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 2,000-3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guatemala (country/location of origin), Mexico

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Flor de mayo, Garambullo, Madrono borracho, Temezquite

Synonyms

Arbutus arguta Zucc. ex Steud.; Arbutus coccinea Sesse & Moc.; Arbutus discolor Hook. Arctostaphylos arguta Zucc.; Arctostaphylos discolor DC.; Arctostaphylos nitida Benth.; Comarostaphylis arguta Zucc.; and others