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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;