Taxon

Myrciaria vexator

Myrciaria vexator - blue grape, false jaboticaba
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Common name: blue grape, false jaboticaba (English)
Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle)
Distribution: Costa Rica, Panama to Venezuela
Life form: Tree
Description: Blue grape is an exquisite landscape specimen that bears a delicious grapelike fruit that has a sweet and mildly aromatic flavor. The fruits mature in spring. Myrciaria vexator is endemic to Costa Rica, Panama, and Venezuela.It is a slow growing tree that reaches a height of 10-15 feet and has a beautiful rounded canopy that extends almost to the ground. Requires full sun and will grow on a variety of soils, including oolitic limestone, which makes it a perfect choice for South Florida.

Locations

  • 1: Plot 46 (46) • Accession: X.5-36*A • Origin: Venezuela
  • 2: Plot 46 (46) • Accession: X.5-36*B • Origin: Venezuela
  • 3: Plot 46 (46) • Accession: X.5-36*C • Origin: Venezuela
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