Eugenia Campininha - GERMINATED
Seeds were imported from Brazil. Eugenia campininha, also known as Perinha do Campo, Pêra do Campo, or Cabacinha, is a rare gem of São Paulo’s savannas, first discovered in Campina do Monte Alegre in 2000 and officially classified as a new species in 2023 by Helton JT Muniz and his team. Its Tupi Guarani name, "Cabamixá," meaning “grass that produces fruit that tightens the tongue,” perfectly captures the tangy, tongue-tingling nature of its pear-shaped fruit. This adaptable plant thrives at altitudes of 450–960 meters, enduring frosts as low as -4°C and droughts lasting up to five months. Growing as a shrub up to 60 cm or a small tree reaching 3.5 meters, it features reddish-brown bark, velvety young shoots, and delicate white flowers that yield fragrant, sweet-and-sour fruits. Highly versatile, the fruit can be enjoyed fresh or transformed into juices, sparkling wines, ice creams, cakes, and jams, while the plant itself is invaluable for savannah restoration and makes a stunning addition to orchards or pots. Rarely found, with only three recorded locations, Cabamixá is a true treasure for gardeners, eco-enthusiasts, and culinary explorers. Seeds are germinated and shipped in humid vermiculite.
Seeds were imported from Brazil. Eugenia campininha, also known as Perinha do Campo, Pêra do Campo, or Cabacinha, is a rare gem of São Paulo’s savannas, first discovered in Campina do Monte Alegre in 2000 and officially classified as a new species in 2023 by Helton JT Muniz and his team. Its Tupi Guarani name, "Cabamixá," meaning “grass that produces fruit that tightens the tongue,” perfectly captures the tangy, tongue-tingling nature of its pear-shaped fruit. This adaptable plant thrives at altitudes of 450–960 meters, enduring frosts as low as -4°C and droughts lasting up to five months. Growing as a shrub up to 60 cm or a small tree reaching 3.5 meters, it features reddish-brown bark, velvety young shoots, and delicate white flowers that yield fragrant, sweet-and-sour fruits. Highly versatile, the fruit can be enjoyed fresh or transformed into juices, sparkling wines, ice creams, cakes, and jams, while the plant itself is invaluable for savannah restoration and makes a stunning addition to orchards or pots. Rarely found, with only three recorded locations, Cabamixá is a true treasure for gardeners, eco-enthusiasts, and culinary explorers. Seeds are germinated and shipped in humid vermiculite.
Seeds were imported from Brazil. Eugenia campininha, also known as Perinha do Campo, Pêra do Campo, or Cabacinha, is a rare gem of São Paulo’s savannas, first discovered in Campina do Monte Alegre in 2000 and officially classified as a new species in 2023 by Helton JT Muniz and his team. Its Tupi Guarani name, "Cabamixá," meaning “grass that produces fruit that tightens the tongue,” perfectly captures the tangy, tongue-tingling nature of its pear-shaped fruit. This adaptable plant thrives at altitudes of 450–960 meters, enduring frosts as low as -4°C and droughts lasting up to five months. Growing as a shrub up to 60 cm or a small tree reaching 3.5 meters, it features reddish-brown bark, velvety young shoots, and delicate white flowers that yield fragrant, sweet-and-sour fruits. Highly versatile, the fruit can be enjoyed fresh or transformed into juices, sparkling wines, ice creams, cakes, and jams, while the plant itself is invaluable for savannah restoration and makes a stunning addition to orchards or pots. Rarely found, with only three recorded locations, Cabamixá is a true treasure for gardeners, eco-enthusiasts, and culinary explorers. Seeds are germinated and shipped in humid vermiculite.