Brazilian guava
plant
Also known as: Psidium guineense
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Brazilian guava, scientifically known as Psidium guineense, is a South American tree that yields a fruit similar to the common guava. While the common guava (Psidium guajava) is widely cultivated for its vitamin-rich fruits, which are used in jams, jellies, and eaten fresh, the Brazilian guava and the cas, or wild guava (P. friedrichsthalianum), are noted for their acidic fruits. The common guava is a small tropical tree or shrub native to tropical America, grown worldwide for its edible fruit.12
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