Quique
Hesperomeles obtusifolia var. microphylla
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit are used for drinks and marmalade.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Arrayan, Cerote, Cerote hembra, Quique
Synonyms
Hesperomeles obtusifolia var. pernettyoides (Wedd.) Romoleroux; Hesperomeles pernettyoides var. microphylla Wedd.;