Tag: Myrtaceae family

While both known for their fragrant, sweet fruit, a common point of confusion is whether feijoas and guavas are directly related. The answer is yes, they are, but not in the way many people assume. Both belong to the same botanical family, Myrtaceae, which includes thousands of species worldwide.

In parts of Southeast Asia, a fruit called *jambu batu* is actually a guava, but the broader term 'jambu' refers to an entirely different set of fruits. The simple answer to 'Is jambu the same as guava?' is no, and the nuance lies in understanding their distinct botanical identities and characteristics.