Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, tropical, shrubby tree (Psidium cattleianum var. cattleyanum) that bears deep red, oval-shaped fruit. The fruit is a type of guava with a sweet, aromatic flavor, similar to strawberry.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The purple strawberry guava is considered an invasive species in some tropical regions.
  • We planted a purple strawberry guava in the backyard for its delicious fruit.
  • The jam made from purple strawberry guava has a unique, rich color and taste.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in botanical, horticultural, and culinary contexts to specify this particular variety of the strawberry guava plant, distinguished by its fruit color.
• It can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related things.
  • The purple strawberry guava jelly is a local specialty.

Variants and Related Words

• Strawberry guava (Noun): The common name for the species . The purple strawberry guava is one variety; another common variety is the yellow strawberry guava.
• Cattley guava (Noun): Another name for the strawberry guava species.
• Guava (Noun): The broader category of tropical fruits in the genus.

Synonyms

• Purple cattley guava (Noun)
• Red strawberry guava (Noun) – Note: This can sometimes cause confusion with the yellow variety.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the plant/tree itself. The fruit it bears is typically called "purple strawberry guava fruit" or simply "purple strawberry guavas."
• It is important for identification, as it is often contrasted with the yellow strawberry guava ( var. ), which has yellow skin.

Noun

1. small tropical shrubby tree bearing deep red oval fruit