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Jainbosa sp. (white variety). 



WATER APPLE. 



This tree is a native of the Malay Islands. The foliage is 

 symmetrical, and its opposite, shiny leaves are broad, lanceolate, 

 and obtusely-acuminate. The pure white flowers, which bloom 

 from March until June, are about ^-inch in diameter, and are 

 produced in bunches on the naked branches. The fruit, which 

 is also produced in bunches, ripens in October. It is transversel}' 

 oval in shape, about 1 to 1^ inches in diameter at its largest end. 

 It contains from 1 to 3 seeds. Even when quite ripe, the fruit 

 remains pure white in color, and has a tart, insipid flavor. 



