Pitra
Myrceugenia exsucca

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10 m high. The flowers are white. They have 4 petals.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. In Chile it grows between 400-2,000 m altitude. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It grows in water or with roots into water. It grows along rivers and swamps. It grows in full sun. It grows in hardiness zone 8. It can tolerate some frost and snow.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Chile (country/location of origin), South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Patagua, Pitrilla

Synonyms

Eugenia temu Hook. & Arn. ; and others