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Sartre Guava Calyptropsidium sartorianum
(Psidium sartorianum), (Mitranthes sartoria) a.k.a. Arrayan Yellow-orange ripening guava, usually small, about the size of
the strawberry guava. The flavor
is acidic and tart, but quite tasty, having overtones of citrus
and floral perfume. |
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Uses |
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Eaten fresh. |
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Plant Cultivation |
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Medium sized tree or bush. This guava is subtropical and can survive
some frost. Little cultural information is available although there
are full-grown specimens in Southern California that flower and produce
fruit. |
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Origin and Distribution |
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Native to Southern Mexico and Central America. |
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Related Species |
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Myrtaceae
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