Jaboticaba

Tree trunk covered with flowers

Flower

Flowers grow directly from its trunk and branches

Fruits are purplish black, can be eaten resh or raw, or be used to make jellies,
juice or wine.  3-4 cm in diameter, borne directly on the main trunk and branches.

Jaboticaba / Brazilian Grape Tree = Myrciaria cauliflora

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

Photo: 3/27/2010  Flamingo Garden, Davie

*It smells so sweet and nice around this tree!