Rose Apple Flower

Did you know

• The fluffy pom-pom flowers are composed almost entirely of stamens up to 4 cm long.
• The fruit has a crisp texture and tastes and smells like roses, hence the common name.
• It has been cultivated for so long that its exact wild origin is uncertain.
• The fruit is hollow inside with a loose seed that rattles when shaken.
• In some tropical regions it is considered invasive, forming dense thickets that crowd out native species.

Color meanings

Uses

• Fruit production
• Ornamental
• Shade tree
• Traditional medicine