Yumberry

Yumberry

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Myrica rubra, commonly known as yangmei or Yumberry, is a subtropical tree grown for its sweet crimson to dark purple-red fruit.

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The fruit is spherical, 1.5-2.5 cm in diameter, with a knobby surface. The surface color is typically a deep, brilliant red, but may vary from white to purple. The flesh color is similar to surface color, or somewhat lighter. The flesh is sweet and very tart. At the center is a single seed, with a diameter about half that of the whole fruit.

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Besides fresh consumption, the fruits are commonly dried, canned, soaked in baijiu (Chinese liquor), or fermented into alcoholic beverages.