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| The liliko'i fruit perfect to make juices. |
This short-lived plant is not only an ornamental, but it is most famously a food plant. This plant grows great in Hawai'i because it loves sunny locations. The fruit that is known for being in juices is large, tart, and yellow in color. This plant is helpful because it is used by humans as well as Gulf Fritillary butterflies. Their larvae feed on the fruit. Humans eat the tart, flavorful pulp or the pulp can be strained and made into a juice or syrup. The juice or syrup can be used to flavor deserts or used as syrup for pancakes. It is also used as a flavor for our locally popular shave ice.
Picture taken from: www.wildlifeofhawaii.com
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