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Eugenia latifolia

Family: Myrtaceae


What it is like

A tree. The leaves are broadly oval. They are 12-22 cm long by 8-12 cm wide. They taper to the tip.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Calycorectes latifolius (Aub.) O. Berg; Eugenia aubletiana Mattos; Myrtus latifolia (Aub.) Spreng.;