Myrciaria guaquiea explained

Myrciaria guaquiea, commonly known as Portuguese: guaquica or Portuguese: ibá-cuíca,[1] is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, endemic to the east of Brazil. The plant grows up to between 4 and 7 metres tall, and produces edible yellow fruits between 20 and 25mm in diameter.[2] Consumed raw, the fruit has been described as tasting similar to Myrciaria glazioviana.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frutíferas Myrciaria guaquiea / guaquica ou ibá-cuíca . pt . e-jardim.com . January 2, 2021.
  2. Web site: Myrciaria guaquiea . Useful Tropical Plants . January 2, 2021.