Myrciaria

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Myrciaria

Description Myrciaria, commonly known as the Jaboticaba or Brazilian Grape Tree, is a genus of flowering plants in the Myrtaceae family. This genus contains approximately 120 species of trees and shrubs native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. The name “Jaboticaba” is derived from the Tupi word “jaboti,” which means “like turtle fat,” and “caba,” which means “place.”…