Psidium guajava, the common guava, yellow guava, or lemon guava is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America. It is easily pollinated by insects; in culture, mainly by the common honey bee,
A very popular fruit crop, widely eaten in many areas of the world. The plant also has a wide range of traditional medicinal uses and is the source of vaarious commodities. The tree is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas around the world for its edible fruit; it is also an excellent pioneer species for establishing woodland gardens; and is often grown as an ornamenta
Common Guava ( Psidium Guajava )
Fruit - raw or cooked. The flavour can range from sweet to acidic A soft fleshy pulp with a delicious aromatic flavour Very high in vitamin C, it is also a good source of vitamin A and pectin
The fruit makes a very nice jam and can also be pureed then added to a range of desserts
The yellow-skinned fruit can be ovoid or pear shaped, is 4 - 12cm in diameter and can weigh up to 500g