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Brazilian Guava Psidium guineense a.k.a. Araca, Guayabillo, Guayaba
Agria Round or pear shaped fruit similar in size and appearance to
the common guava. The rind is yellow, enclosing a white acidic
pulp with a guava-strawberry flavor. |
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Uses |
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It is eaten fresh, but often used instead to make jellies and preserves. |
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Plant Cultivation |
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Small shrub or tree from 3-25ft. Its overall appearance has a resemblance
to the strawberry guava tree. The brazilian guava is somewhat hardy,
having survived temperatures to 28F. It will grow successfully in subtropical
climates as well as arid zones as it is capable of withstanding some
drought. |
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Origin and Distribution |
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Native from Southern Mexico through Argentina. It is occasionally cultivated and feral populations are known to exist in parts of Asia. |
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