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Myrtle-of-the-river
Calyptranthes zuzygium

Family: Myrtaceae


What it is like

A tree. The fruit are small black berries.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Hispaniola, Jamaica, North America, USA, West Indies


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eugenia glomerata Sieber ex C. Presl.; Myrtus zuzygium L.;