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Acca
Genus of 2-3 species of evergreen, opposite-leaved shrubs occuring in dry upland slopes, scrub, and open woodland in tropical South America. The pineapple guava is known for its lush purplish flowers and edible green fruit, tinged red, with guava flavor. It may produce fruit in greenhouse conditions, otherwise it makes a delightful houseplant.
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