yellow cattley guava
Definition
Noun: 1. A small tropical shrubby tree (Psidium littorale var. lucidum, syn. Psidium cattleianum var. lucidum) bearing small, yellowish, edible fruit. The fruit is a type of guava, typically round and about the size of a large cherry or small plum, with a thin, yellow skin and sweet, aromatic flesh.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The yellow cattley guava is prized for its sweet flavor and is often eaten fresh.
- We planted a yellow cattley guava in the garden, hoping to harvest its fruit next year.
- The jelly made from yellow cattley guava has a unique, fragrant taste.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used to specify this particular variety within the broader genus, often in contrast to the more common strawberry guava (which has red or purple fruit) or the larger lemon guava.
- The yellow cattley guava is less acidic than its red-fruited relative.
Variants and Related Words
- Cattley guava (n): The common name for the species , which includes both the red/purple-fruited and yellow-fruited varieties.
- Strawberry guava (n): Typically refers to the red or purple-fruited variety of .
- Lemon guava (n): Another common name for the yellow-fruited variety.
- Psidium littorale (n): A former scientific name for this species.
- Psidium cattleianum (n): The accepted scientific name for the species.
Synonyms
- Lemon guava
- Yellow strawberry guava
Noun
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small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit
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