Myrcia oblongata
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows below 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil (country/location of origin), Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit pulp is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Guamirim-do-campo, Guamirim-de-folha-branca, Tipisha hu
Synonyms
Aulomyrcia bombycina O. Berg; Aulomyrcia oblongata (DC.) O. Berg; Myrcia bombycina (O. Berg.) Nied.;