
Myrciaria floribunda (Rumberry, Guavaberry) Seeds
Personal Notes: The fruits weigh .74 grams on average, seeds weigh .23 grams, brix levels varied from 15-19 for a sample of five fruit picked when ripe, 48% pulp by weight. The taste is similar to Myrciaria vexator. They have a mild taste of resin but without the objectionable texture or stickiness. Enjoyable flavor: score of 7/10 for flavor. Description Per Wikipedia: Myrciaria floribunda, commonly known as cambuizeiro, guavaberry or rumberry, is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It can be found across south and central america in dry or moist coastal woodlands, up to 300 metres above sea level. The guavaberry, which should not be confused with the guava, is a close relative of camu camu. Guavaberry Fruits Guavaberry trees are slow growing and can reach between 12 and 20 metres tall. They have red-brown branches and small pink and white flowers. The fruit, which are roughly half the size of cherries, are yellow-orange, dark-red, or purple with tanginess of a guava containi