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plant, Myrciaria genus
Also known as: Myrciaria
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jaboticaba
jaboticaba Fruit on a jaboticaba (Myrciaria).

The jaboticaba (Plinia cauliflora) is a tree native to southeastern Brazil, belonging to the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). It is also cultivated in other warm regions. The tree, which can grow up to 12 meters (40 feet) tall, produces glossy, maroon-purplish berries that are edible. These fruits, with their juicy, translucent white pulp, can be eaten raw or used to make wines and jellies. The name "jaboticaba" is also applied to closely related trees within the genus Myrciaria. Myrciaria is a large genus of tropical American trees and shrubs known for their few-seeded berries.12

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