Cayenne cherry

Myrtaceae (Myrtle family) » Eugenia uniflora

 

yoo-JEE-nee-uh -- named for Prince Eugene of Savoy, Austrian general

yoo-nee-FLOR-uh -- single flowered

 

popularly known as: Surinam cherry ... other names: Barbados cherry, Brazilian cherry, Cayenne cherry, Florida cherry, French cherry

 

Native to: Surinam through Uruguay

 

 

References: Purdue University • Tropilab • Trade Winds Fruit • M.M.P.N.D.

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