image creditNo, this is not a belated April Fool's prank. They look as if they may have been pinned there by an over enthusiastic gardener to impress the neighbors but the fruit of the Jabuticaba really does grow off the trunk of the tree.
Otherwise known as the Brazilian Grape Tree, this plant is native to South America, notably Paraguay, Argentina and mostly from Brazil. The fruit, a succulent looking purple color can be plucked and eaten straight from the tree.
(thanks Robert-John)
4 comment(s):
You don't know the tree that grows in your backyard is unusual until you see it on the Presurfer. :) And yes, it's indeed very tasty!
I shouldn't be squeamish, but it rather looks like some overfed ticks crawling on the trunk of the tree.
I'll have to take Anonymous's word for it that it tastes good.
Yep! It's very, very tasty!! And its wine and jam also. Believe it! All the Americans that come visit Brazil use to love it! Come and taste!!! It's worth the trip!
Yup, jam and wine made from this fruit is delicious.
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