ROSE APPLE, JAMBU MAWAR

Rose Apple is native to the Indo-Malaysian region and has been cultivated for centuries. The tree grows up to 10 meters height. The fruits are ovoid shaped, about 4 cm in diameter. When ripe they may be greenish or whitish tinged yellow or pink. The flesh is whitish and rose-scented. It may be eaten fresh or made into preserves. Fruits of poor quality may be dry and tasteless.