Black Berry Jam Fruit Live Plants (Randia Formosa)

Common Names Blackberry Jam Fruit, Raspberry Bush, Jasmin De Rosa Botanical Name Randia Formosa General Information This little evergreen bushy shrub grows 4-5 feet in the ground and 3-4 feet in a container in Central and South America, mainly Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. It has fragrant huge white blooms and 3 cm × 2 cm subglobose fruits. Each fruit has a rich purple to black pulp-filled interior with a sweet and tart taste resembling blackberry jam. Taste Each fruit has a rich purple to black pulp-filled interior with a sweet and tart taste resembling blackberry jam. Cultivation Time to bloom/fruit: 3-4 years. Moderate upkeep needed. The shade-tolerant plant flowers and fruits under filtered light in acidic soil. Cold-hardy, it can survive 26°F. Benefits High in antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Lowers cholesterol and avoids arterial plaque. High fibre content lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. Can enhance testosterone and treat diabetes and obesity.