Ironwood
Eugenia procera

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small tree.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, North America, Puerto Rico, South America (country/location of origin), USA, Virgin Islands, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eugenia parkeriana DC.; Myrtus brachystemon DC.; Myrtus procera Sw.