Guava strawberry

Guava strawberry (Latin for Psidium cattleyanum) or guava Kettley is an evergreen plant classified scientifically in the Myrtovs family. Guava is a fairly extensive genus of myrtle plants, which includes about 100 different subspecies. Researchers believe that the homeland of guava can be called the American continent, namely the territory of modern Mexico.

The guava plant grows in the tropical climate of Africa, Southeast Asia and Oceania. It is worth noting that all types of guava or psidium are small trees or shrubs, which, as a rule, do not exceed 5 meters in height. Guava has long been eaten. This fruit is distinguished not only by its distinctive taste, but also by its unique vitamin-mineral composition.

What is notable is that Guava is currently grown on an industrial scale. Moreover, two main species of the plant are most popular - strawberry guava, as well as guaiyava. Strawberry guava is a small evergreen tree or shrub that rarely reaches four meters in height. The dark green leathery leaves of the plant reach 12 cm in length.

The fruit of the strawberry guava may have different colors. As a rule, there is a strawberry guava of dark purple-red or light lemon-yellow color. The pulp of the strawberry guava is distinguished by its reddish or yellow tint. Interestingly, both main varieties of strawberry guava have the same taste and aroma of strawberries.

Researchers consider the homeland of the strawberry guava to be the territory of Eastern Brazil, where the plant still grows in the wild. Strawberry guava originally grew in coastal areas of the country, and then quickly spread and adapted to the climatic conditions of neighboring territories. In addition, strawberry guava is cultivated on an industrial scale in Central as well as South America, in the USA (Caltfornia, Florida), in the Bahamas and Bermuda.

Strawberry guava grows in the countries of Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka). Strawberry guava fruits are eaten fresh. Juice from strawberry guava, as well as jams, jam, sherbets made on the basis of the fruits of the plant, is especially popular. In addition, strawberry guava is used in the manufacture of some national spirits.

It is worth noting that the fruits of strawberry guava came to Europe thanks to the Spanish conquistadors, who brought the fruit from China. For quite a long period of time, strawberry guava was called Chinese psidium. Currently, strawberry guava is successfully cultivated in Europe, southern France, as well as in Spain.