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Guabiroba, Araza
Psidium salutare var. mucronatum

Family: Myrtaceae


What it is like

A shrub.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Uruguay


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit, flowers


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Araca-da-pedra, Aracazeiro-da-pedra

Synonyms

Myrtus mucronata Cambess.; Psidium luridum (Spreng.) Burret; Psidium mucronatum (Cambess.) Burret;