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[Dan Sorensen <dan.phantom@westpa.net>]

Surinam cherries are usually Eugenia
uniflora.  They are also called Pitanga in addition to several other
names.  They are red, orange or yellow,about the size of a cherry,
round with vertical ridges and 1 to 3 large seeds inside.  

The acerola is Malpighia punicifolia (formerly called Malpighia glabra)
and is also known as the Barbados cherry in addition to several
others.  The berries are red, about the same size without the
ridges.  The triangular seeds are relatively small. The acerola has
up to 150 times as much vitamin C as the pitanga depending on where it is
grown and the stage of ripeness.

Whichever one you have, they are both tasty and good for you.

Dan Sorensen
 
At 12:35 PM 9/9/2003 -0500, you wrote:

> I just noticed that one of my
> container grown surinam cherries now has its first fruit.  I grew
> started from seed about 6 years ago.  Its my understanding that this
> is the same as what's called acerola cherry that is used for vitamin C
> supplements.  I'll let you know how it tastes after I photograph
> it.
>
> mIEKAL
>
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