Bul. 445, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. PLATE XX. 
P15428FS 
THE LIMAO DO Matto (“LEMON OF THE FOREST”). 
A handsome small tree (Rheedia edulis), with striking dark-green foliage. g 
sized, round or oblong yellow fruit somewhat resembles a lime or small lemon. When fully ripe, 
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 Lavras, Minas Geraes, Brazil, January 12, 
1914. (Natural size.) 
The attractive, medium- 
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