Blue Grape (Myrciaria vexator)

Family: Myrtaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Myrciaria vexator or commonly known as Blue Grape is a slow-growing evergreen fruit tree that can be about 10 m tall and found in Venezuela, Panama, and Costa Rica. The fruit is small and purple containing one or two seeds. The leaves are layered and deep green. The bark is flaky.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious flavour. — A delicious flavour.; The plum-sized fruit has a thick skin.

Habitat & North American Range

Pastures along roadsides. (Zone 10)