cattley guava
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The cattley guava, also known as strawberry guava, is a species of guava (Psidium cattleianum) native to tropical America. It is a large shrub with glossy green leaves and white flowers. The fruit is round, about 2 inches in diameter, with a strawberry-like flavor and many small, hard seeds.12
Cattley guavas are more frost-resistant than common guavas and are often planted in gardens in subtropical regions. While not as commercially important as the common guava, they are a source of vitamins A, B, and C and can be eaten raw or processed into jams and jellies.21
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