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Psidium guajava

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Psidium guajava, the common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava, or apple guava is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Americas. It is pollinated by insects. When cultivated, it is pollinated mainly by the common honey bee, Apis mellifera.

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusPsidium
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial

History & Culture

History, cultural references, and traditional context for Psidium guajava.

Historical Background

Psidium guajava, the common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava, or apple guava is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Americas. It is pollinated by insects. When cultivated, it is pollinated mainly by the common honey bee, Apis mellifera.

    Cultural Significance

    Timeline: Journey Through Time

    Guava has cultural context that is still being expanded.