Pitanga de Cachorro (Neomitranthes obscura) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Often gifted during harvest festivals

Often gifted during harvest festivals and religious ceremonies as a sign of good fortune

Requires full sun and well-drained soil

crisp element to tropical fruit salads

producing its first fruits with minimal maintenance

The drupes are juicy and very high in vitamin C and other nutrients

Pitanga de Cachorro (Neomitranthes obscura) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Often gifted during harvest festivalsPitanga de Cachorro: A Compact Jewel with Rich Flavor and Cultural Heritage Botanical Name: Neomitranthes obscuraCommon Names: Pitanga de Cachorro (Brazil), Dog Cherry, Wild Cherry of So Paulo Botanical Origins and Natural Habitat Neomitranthes obscura is a rare member of the Myrtaceae family, native to the lush Atlantic coastal rainforests of So Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Often found growing in humid, semi shaded forest margins, this shrub