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Guayabillo
Myrciaria ibarrae

Family: Myrtaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The leaves are 5-8 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The fruit are 10-25 mm long by 10-25 mm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guatemala, Mexico


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

Myrciaria longicaudata Lundell;