Limao Fruit Plant (Campomanesia hirsuta) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Cultural and Culinary Uses:

Cultural and Culinary Uses:

often with many trunks and an irregular

cherry-like fruits and its ease of cultivation

added to soups

Origin: Native to Tropical Africa (Guinea to the Central African Republic and Uganda

Limao Fruit Plant (Campomanesia hirsuta) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Cultural and Culinary Uses:Campomanesia hirsuta Common Name: Gabiroba Limao Botanical Name: Campomanesia hirsuta General Information: Type: Semideciduous tree Branched shrub or small tree Height: 1 4 meters tall More or less pyramidal crown Fruit: Green, globose fruit, Edible raw or cooked. Acid flavor, suitable for jellies and juices Origin: Native to South America, specifically eastern Brazil Restricted to the mountains of Rio de Janeiro near Petrpolis and Terezpolis Found in