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Fruits of the Hawaiian Islands

Psidium Cattleyanum. (var. lucidum.)

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This low-growing shrub is occasionally cultivated in these Islands. It has opposite obovate leaves, and fragrant white flowers. The round fruit, which has a sweet, yellow pulp, is larger than the strawberry guava, and has a more delicate flavor.

Plate LXII.
Plate LXII.

Plate LXII.—Psidium Cattleyanum. (var. lucidum.) One half natural size.

G. P. W. Collection. Plate LXIII

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