Malpighia emarginata, West Indian Cherry is native to #westindies and tropical America. Fully ripe #fruits have the highest vitamin C content of all fruits, ranging from 1000 to 2000 mg per 100g. Vitamin C plays a key role in the biosynthesis of collagen, carnitine, neurotransmitters, corticoids and catecholamines as well as in the synthesis and maintenance of tissues including the formation of bones, teeth and muscles. #tropicalfruits #caribbean #naturecaribbean #jamaica #horticulture #westindies_pictures
Posted on: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 17:21:47 +0000