Guaquica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Guaquica |
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Myrciaria
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guaquiea
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Myrciaria guaquiea, commonly known as guaquica or ibá-cuíca, is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, endemic to the east of Brazil. The plant grows up to between 4 and 7 metres tall, and produces edible yellow fruits between 20 and 25mm in diameter. Consumed raw, the fruit has been described as tasting similar to Myrciaria glazioviana.
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