Eugenia
Eugenia is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae. Its species are chiefly trees and shrubs of tropical and subtropical regions, especially the Americas, and many produce fleshy berries.
Species
- Eugenia involucrata — cherry of the Rio Grande
Classification
| Rank | Taxon |
|---|---|
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Eugenia L. |
Related genera
Eugenia is related to Syzygium within Myrtaceae. The two genera contain several fruits sold under overlapping common names, so scientific names are important when transferring cultivation information.