Luma blanca, Pitrilla
Myrceugenia chrysocarpa
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3 m high. The ripe fruit are red. It is about 1 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Chile it grows between 500-2,000 m altitude. It grows in humid areas with a constant rainfall. It can tolerate some shade. It suits hardiness zone 7. It can tolerate frost and snow.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Chile (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit