Bui. 445, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. 



Plate XX. 



The Limao do Matto ("Lemon of the Forest"). 



A handsome small tree (Rheedia edulis), with striking dark-green foliage. The attractive, medium- 

 sized, roimd or oblong yellow fruit somewhat resembles a lime or small lemon. When fully rii)e, 

 the light-colored juicy pulp loses most of its acidity, has a pleasant flavor, and is slightly aromatic. 

 The tree is related to the mangosteen. Photographed at La\'Tas, Minas Geraes, Brazil, January 12, 

 1914. (Natural size.) 



