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Feijoa sellowiana

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Feijoa sellowiana {Myrtaceae} Feijoa, guavasteen, pineapple guava Feijoa, guavasteen, pineapple guava subtropical Paraguay, Uruguay, n. Argentina & s. Brazil This evergreen shrub or small tree from South America is a useful landscape ornamental with its showy flowers and grey-green leaves. It is hardy and withstands 14°F. The fruit has green skin covered with white powder, is oblong to 3" and has sweet/acid white pulp. It should be harvested immediately after it falls. (Holding out your hand is the "tongue-in-cheek" recommended method.) It is eaten fresh, makes a good jelly or the pureed pulp dries to a flavorful leather.
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Page title:Feijoa sellowiana {Myrtaceae} Feijoa, guavasteen, pineapple guava
Keywords:FOODTOUR Feijoa sellowiana Feijoa, guavasteen, pineapple guava subtropical Paraguay, Uruguay, n. Argentina & s. Brazil Myrtaceae
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activated: 18-Aug-1987
last updated: 07-Jun-2013
expires: 31-Jul-2014