Red stopper, Redberry eugenia
Eugenia confusa

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub or small tree. It grows 10 m tall. The fruit are bright red and 5-8 mm long.

There are about 550 Eugenia species. They are mostly in tropical and subtropical South America.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It is often on limestone hillsides. It grows between 450-1,140 m above sea level. It is best in soils rich in humus.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antilles, Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Lesser Antilles (country/location of origin), North America (country/location of origin), Puerto Rico, USA, Virgin Islands, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit is juicy and eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cieneguillo, Comecara

Synonyms

Eugenia garberi Sarg. Eugenia krugii Kiaersk.;