Planted a few days ago. Sinhala කරවලකැබිල්ල Karawalakebilla (Tamil: நாளைதளி Nolaidali ) Bignay (Philippines), Mao Luang, wild cherry and currant tree (Antidesma bunius). Attracts birds and can become a 15m (45 foot) tree.
The skin of the fruit has red juice, while the white pulp has colorless juice. The fruit contains a light-colored seed. The fruit has a sour taste similar to that of the cranberry when immature, and a tart but sweet taste when ripe. This tree is cultivated across its native range and the fruits are most often used for making wine and tea and is also used to make jams and jellies.
Rich in antioxidants and anticancer properties. The leaves can be eaten and can be included in a salad mix.
Antidesma bunius
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antidesma_bunius
Video in Sinhala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqkgn3iDNwM&t=182s
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