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Rum berry (lat. Myrciaria floribunda) - a fruit tree belonging to the Myrtle family.
Description
Rum berry is a small fruit tree reaching from six to ten to fifteen meters in height with rather colorful branches of reddish-brownish shades.
Rum berry leaves can be either elliptical or oblong. They usually grow in length from 2.5 to 8 cm, and in width - from 0.8 to 3 cm.
The diameter of the spherical rum berry fruit ranges from eight to sixteen millimeters. Inside each fruit is a single spherical seed, and the color of the rum berry can be yellow-orange or dark red (almost black). In addition, all fruits have a pronounced balm-like odor.
Where grows
Both in the wild and in culture, the rum berry can be found in Guadeloupe, as well as in the Virgin Islands, Trinidad, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba. In addition, this crop grows quite successfully in Eastern Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana, as well as in the territory from Northern Colombia to Southern Mexico. Rum berries are also grown in relatively small quantities in Bermuda and Hawaii, as well as in the Philippines. Under natural conditions, this plant is found mainly on hills and rocky mountain slopes.
Application
Rum berries can be eaten fresh or used to make alcoholic beverages (including rum), juices and jams. Rum berries are also dried and made into wonderful jam.
Rum berry is very rich in vitamin C, essential acids (in particular leucine and serine), as well as organic acids, pectin and flavonoids.
These fruits are considered an excellent source of iron, so it is recommended to eat rum berries in case of anemia. In addition, it greatly helps to strengthen the immune system and stimulates the production of digestive juices, however, for this purpose, it is advisable to use it regularly. And due to the high fiber content, rum berry helps to normalize the intestinal microflora, stimulate its peristalsis and even get rid of constipation.
Contraindications
In no case should you get too carried away with rum berry with increased acidity of gastric juice and peptic ulcer disease. It is not recommended to eat it even with individual intolerance - these nutritious berries contain substances that can cause allergies.
Growing and caring
The rum berry is so unassuming and unpretentious that it can be easily grown even at home (in this case, the crown is often formed either in the form of a standard tree, pruning its tops and branches, or in the form of bonsai - the rum berry lends itself perfectly to pruning). She will feel especially good on a loggia or in a winter garden. And in warm enough regions, it is not forbidden to plant rum berries in open ground.
This culture is absolutely undemanding to the composition of the soil, but it will grow best of all in well-drained and light-textured soil. The only mandatory requirement will be only a low acidity of the substrate. Sunny areas will be the most preferable for planting rum berries, however, if there are none, do not be upset - it grows very well in partial shade.
As for care, the rum berry needs to be provided with moderate regular watering and excellent lighting. And this culture hibernates at a temperature of ten to twelve degrees (in a state of incomplete rest).
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