Jabuticaba - tree with fruits that grow from the trunk Bashny.Net

This tree stands out from all the plant varieties in South America in that it is an evergreen and it directly on the trunk grow edible fruit. Today, Jabuticaba can be found not only in South America but also in Asia.

The fruit itself in diameter is 3-4 cm. Dark skinned hides under a white sweet and juicy pulp that resembles jelly. In the natural environment Jabuticaba gives one or two times per year harvest. However, if it is regularly irrigated, the number of crops can be increased substantially. Most often, the fruits are eaten raw. However, it is also used in baking and cooking liquor. 3-4 days, after being ripped off, the fruit begins to ferment. Dried fruits Jabuticaba used as a remedy for many diseases.