cattley guava
Definition
Noun 1. A small tropical shrubby tree (Psidium cattleianum) bearing small, deep red, oval-shaped fruit. The fruit is edible and has a sweet, aromatic flavor.
Usage
- The cattley guava is often grown as an ornamental plant and for its fruit.
- Jelly made from the cattley guava has a unique and delicious taste.
- In some regions, the cattley guava is considered an invasive species.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in botanical and horticultural contexts to specifically distinguish this species () from the more common guava ().
Variants and Related Words
- Strawberry Guava: A common name for the same species, referring to the fruit's flavor and color.
- Purple Guava: Another name for a variety of cattley guava with purple-skinned fruit.
- Psidium cattleianum: The scientific (Latin) name for the plant.
Synonyms
- Strawberry guava
- Cherry guava
- Peruvian guava
Related Terms
- Guava: The broader category of plants and fruit in the genus .
- Shrub: A woody plant smaller than a tree, often with multiple stems.
- Tropical: Relating to the warm regions of the Earth near the equator.
Noun
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small tropical shrubby tree bearing deep red oval fruit
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