G. P. If. Collection PLATE XIV. 



Eugenia unifiora. 



FRENCH CHERRY. 



This shrub is said to be a native of Brazil. In Hawaii, it is a 

 common garden plant, sometimes reaching a height of 10 feet. 

 Its glossy leaves are ovate-lanceolate, and its peduncles short. 

 It has small, single, white fragrant flowers. The mature fruit, 

 which resembles a cherry, is about I inch in diameter, and is 

 ribbed longitudinally. It has a delicious, spicy, acid flavor. 

 There is generally one large, round, smooth seed. 



