Camu Camu Tree (Myrciaria dubia)
₹3,000.00 Regular Price
₹1,200.00Sale Price
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Scientific Name: Myrciaria dubia — Camu Camu, Cacari.
Native Home: Western Amazon Basin, especially Peru, Brazil, and Colombia.
Height: 3–8 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades under suitable growing conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not commercially harvested; mainly valued for its fruit.
Harvesting: Red-purple fruits are hand-picked when ripe, often from shrubs growing near rivers.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years from planting.
Products: Juice, powders, jams, frozen pulp, and vitamin-C-rich supplements.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Amazonian communities have traditionally consumed the fruit in drinks and foods.
Global Spread: Grown mainly in the Amazon region, with increasing commercial interest in other tropical countries.
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