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Eugenia nesiotica

Family: Myrtaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It is densely branched. It flowers while it is without leaves. The leaves are narrowly oval. They are 4-5 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers are in groups and white and hairy. They are 5-6 mm long. The fruit are 3 cm across. The flesh is acid and edible. There is one seed.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Panama


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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