Psidium cattleianum
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-022671
Strawberry guava, also called purple guava and pineapple guava, is a shrub or small tree reaching up to 15 feet in height. It has a smooth trunk and dark green, shiny, egg-shaped leaves that are arranged oppositely on the stem. The aromatic leaves are 2-4 inches long and 1-2 inches wide. Strawberry guava flowers are white with numerous stamens (pollen-bearing structures) and the edible purple fruits are about the size of a golf ball. Some forms of this species have yellow fruits.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-022671 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | National Park Service Plant Conservation Alliance at http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/psca1.htm |
Record as JSON
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