Marshy myrcia
Myrcia palustris

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Balsemim, Guamirim, Jacarezinho, Murta-do-brajo, Pitangueira-do-mato, Tapisai, Tapysa'y

Synonyms

Aulomyrcia garopabensis (Cambess.) O. Berg.; Gomidesia banisteriifolia (DC.) O. Berg.; Gomidesia gardneriana O. Berg.; Gomidesia garopabensis (Cambess.) D. Legrand; Myrcia banisteriifolia DC.; Myrcia garopabensis Cambess.; Myrcia hartwegiana D. Legrand; Gomidesia palustris (DC.) Kausel;