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G. P. U . Collection PlATE XIV. 



Eugenia ^iniflora. 



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 lo feet. 

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

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

 which resem.bles 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. 



