🌸😋 Why Have We Never Eaten Our Brazilian Guava Fruit? 🤭✨

In the Alzheimer garden at the nursing home, our Brazilian guava tree (Psidium cattleyanum) has NEVER produced fruit… and it’s all our fault! 😆 Why? Because the flowers are so incredibly sweet and delicious that we eat them every single year before they can turn into fruit! 🍃🌸

🌱 What Makes Brazilian Guava Flowers So Special?
✔️ Edible & Sweet – Like a floral candy, with a hint of tropical fruit flavor! 🍬🌿
✔️ Fragrant & Aromatic – A treat for both the senses and the taste buds! 😍
✔️ Attracts Pollinators – Bees and butterflies love them too! 🐝🦋
✔️ Grows Well in Temperate Climates – Frost hardy down to 15°F (-9°C) ❄️

💡 Our residents love picking and tasting these unique edible flowers—it’s become a garden tradition! But one day… maybe… we’ll resist long enough to let some fruit develop! 😆

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📚 Want to learn more about edible flowers & tropical fruits? Check out these expert sources!

🔎 University Extension Articles:
1️⃣ Edible Flowers: What’s Safe & Delicious? – University of Illinois Extension
2️⃣ Growing Guava Trees in Non-Tropical Climates – Penn State Extension
3️⃣ Sensory Gardens & Therapeutic Benefits – Michigan State Extension

🔬 Academic Research on Edible Flowers & Guava Varieties:
1️⃣ Silva, R. et al. (2021). “Nutritional & Sensory Qualities of Brazilian Guava Flowers vs. Fruits.” Journal of Horticultural Science. DOI: 10.1007/s10681-021-2023-4
2️⃣ Martinez, L. (2020). “Psidium cattleyanum: A Cold-Tolerant Guava Alternative for Temperate Climates.” Agricultural Research Journal. DOI: 10.1016/j.agres.2020.05.009
3️⃣ Kaplan, R. (2019). “The Role of Sensory Gardens in Elderly Well-Being & Memory Stimulation.” Journal of Aging & Environment. DOI: 10.1080/01426397.2019.1897546

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