Psidium guajava
The Psidium guajava, more commonly known as the apple guava, is a widely eaten tropical fruit. Though enjoyed by people by itself all over the world, in Hawaii, it's usually eaten with a sauce that's a mixture of soy sauce and vinegar and, sometimes, pepper. It is used to make many jams, jellies, and drinks.
In many cultures, guava (especially the leaves
of the plant) is thought to su
pport the heart, reduce the risk
of prostate cancer, promote menstruation, lower blood sugar and
pressure, and kill bacteria and fungi in the body.
Commonly recognized by its bony twigs, the guava tree grows primarily in the American tropics. To learn more about its habitat, click here.