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tree and fruit, Plinia species
Also known as: Brazilian grape tree, Plinia cauliflora, jaboticabeira, jabuticaba(Show More)
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jaboticaba, (Plinia cauliflora), tree of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) and its edible fruits. Jaboticaba is native to southeastern Brazil and has been introduced to other warm regions, including western and southern North America. The fruits can be eaten raw and are commonly used to make wines and jellies. The trees are dome-shaped and grow to about 11 to 12 metres (35 to 40 feet) tall. The smooth oval leaves vary from 2 to 8 cm...

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