West indian cherry

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The fruit is typically round or slightly oval.
Thin and smooth skin, which can be red, yellow, or orange when ripe.
The flesh is juicy and soft, with a light to deep red colour
Tart and tangy with a sweet undertone.

Category: Plants

Description

The West Indian cherry is a small evergreen tree that can grow to 3 metres tall. This plant starts to bear within 4 years and fruits can be seen at intervals throughout the year. It is cultivated for its tart edible fruits which are very rich in vitamin c and are used in preserves and commercial vitamin production. Inside of the cherry, the pulp is juicy with a sweet and tart flavor and consists of three tiny winged edible seeds. Ripe berries are sweeter and juicier than immature, green-skinned ones. For home use, as dessert, the fruits are picked when fully ripe.

Botanical Name: Malpighia emarginata

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