Meli
Amomyrtus meli
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A shrub. The ripe fruit are black. They are 5-8 mm across. There are 3 seeds 3-4.5 mm wide.
It has antioxidant activities.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit is eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Luma blanca
Synonyms
Myrtus meli Phil.; Pseudocaryophyllus meli (Phil.) Burret;