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Fenzl myrcia
Myrcia fenzliana

Family: Myrtaceae


What it is like

A tree. The fruit are 75 mm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Guianas, Guyana, Haiti, Leeward Is., Peru, Puerto Rico, South America, Venezuela, West Indies, Winward Is.


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Anguey, Anguey blanco, Anguey frieto, Aoquey blanco, Araca, Cieneguillo, Guamirim, Pimenteira, Yareicillo

Synonyms

Gomidesia lindeniana O. Berg; Myrcia lindeniana (O. Berg) C. Wright [Illegitimate]; Myrcia sintenisii Kiaersk.;