3 Review(s)

The guava plant, scientifically known as Psidium guajava, is a small tropical tree or shrub belonging to the Myrtaceae family. It typically grows between 3 to 10 meters in height. The plant has smooth, copper-colored bark and broad, evergreen leaves with a leathery texture. Guava trees produce white flowers with numerous stamens and are renowned for their fruit, which can be round or oval, and vary in color from green to yellow when ripe. The flesh inside can be white, pink, or red, depending on the variety, and contains numerous small, hard seeds. Guavas are valued for their sweet, fragrant flavor and high nutritional content, rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and antioxidants. They are commonly consumed fresh, in juices, or as part of desserts and preserves.