22. Rose Apple 

 Eugenia jambos 



Rose apples are usually eaten raw but may be stewed. Im- 

 ported long ago from Asia, they are now grown commonly in 

 the lowlands of tropical America and even run wild in many 

 places. The flowers are green-tinged white or purple, and the 

 berries are nearly white or pale yellow, hard and crisp, with a 

 flavor much like rose water. Most people consider it an inferior 

 fruit. It is called manzana rosa and pomarrosa. 



