Tuesday, July 22, 2008



Here are two ripe Garcinia magnifolia fruits on the tree. This fruit is rare in Puerto Rico and, apparently also rare in Brazil.

Monday, July 21, 2008


Here are three Eugenia victoriana fruits which are called "Sundrops". The aroma of a ripe fruit is intense and the flavor even more intense. To make a drink add five parts water to one part pulp - and sweeten. Sundrops make a great jam.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Amherstia nobilis

This flower is from an Anherstia nobilis tree - one more tree that is known as the "Queen of the flowering trees". Of my trees it is certainly the Queen.