Darling Plum, Red ironwood
Reynosia septentrionalis

Family: Rhamnaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 6-8 m tall. The trunk is 15-20 cm across. The fruit are dark purple and thin-skinned. They are 2 cm long. They are sweet. There is one seed.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the tropics and subtropics at low elevations. It grows in scrubland.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antilles, Bahamas, Central America, Cuba, North America, Turks & Caicos, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Guamaberry

Synonyms

Reynosia latifolia Griseb.; Rhamnidium revolutum C. Wright;