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What is this tree?


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Guest 19-Apr-2005 03:03
Coccoloba uvifera or Sea Grape. it has small fragrant white flowers on spikes.
The fruit (a berry) hangs down in clusters; there are more than 40 fruits in the cluster.
The velvet - like fruits are globose and white - light brown colored, with a single seed.
The fruit pulp is eaten raw, made into jelly or fermented into wine.

The berry is best eaten when red or soft purple. Green berry are usually sour or bitter.