Limao Fruit Plant (Campomanesia hirsuta) Plant Type:Seedling Plant this rare species has a

this rare species has a fascinating history rooted in the traditions of Amazonian tribes and is now a prized addition to exotic fruit plant gardens worldwide

bushy shrub-like tree with highly flavored oranges and a very thin peel

often with many trunks and an irregular

thick yellow rind (smooth or rough)

added to soups

Limao Fruit Plant (Campomanesia hirsuta) Plant Type:Seedling Plant this rare species has aCampomanesia hirsuta Common Name: Gabiroba Limao Botanical Name: Campomanesia hirsuta General Information: Type: Semideciduous tree Branched shrub or small tree Height: 1 4 meters tall More or less pyramidal crown Fruit: Green, globose fruit, Edible raw or cooked. Acid flavor, suitable for jellies and juices Origin: Native to South America, specifically eastern Brazil Restricted to the mountains of Rio de Janeiro near Petrpolis and Terezpolis Found in