Duende, Neotropical blueberry
Cavendishia grandifolia
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has one erect stem and branches that hang down. It grows 3 m tall. The stem is angled. The leaves are narrowly oval and 26-45 cm long by 7-20 cm wide. The base is rounded and the leaves are thickened along the edge. There are 20-30 flowers in a group. There are 6-8 oval bracts at the base. The flowers are red. The fruit are small and blue.
It is rich in antioxidants.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
It is becoming commercially important.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.