Eugenia involucrata

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Eugenia involucrata

Common name:
Cherry of the Rio Grande

Local name:
 

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
 

An evergreen shrub that produces small, dark red fruits, which taste similar to cherries. In addition to being consumed raw, the fruit is used to make jams, jellies, and juices.