Miracle fruit is an evergreen shrub that produces tiny red berries. The fruit itself is bland with no scent however the pulp when eaten with sour fruits makes them turn sweet. Originally looked into to help diabetics control their sugar levels when desiring to taste something sweet it has been used in medicines and for cancer treatment patients to get rid of metalic taste they often experience. The fruit will surprise you when you discover its magical effect.The fruit's white pulp tricks the taste buds to make lemons taste sweet as lemonade. Fun plant to have in your garden.
Fruit
small red elliptical berry
Benefits | Desirability
good container plant , can grow 6-8 feet tall
Tags
shrub, evergreen,