Guavas
THE delicious guava is a tropical fruit that’s popular worldwide. Known for its hard seeds, musky smell and oval to round shape, the guava isn’t only tasty, it also has many health benefits.
The word “guava” comes from the Spanish guayaba, which is derived from the name for the fruit in the South American language Arawakan. Let’s find out more.
WHAT IS A GUAVA?
The common guava () is an and part of the (Myrtaceae). It comes from a large shrub or small tree that can grow in the wild in about . When cultivated, the slow-growing tree is usually to 2-3m tall to make it easier to pick the fruit.
