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Red Bayberry – Myrica Rubra
Asia is home to some of the most ancient civilizations in the world. It is here you find the Myrica strawberry tree which produces the rare fruit of Red Bayberry. The Myrica Rubra is also known as the Chinese strawberry tree. In fact, this rare fruit is native to China. It has also been naturalized in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Its fruit is typically bright red; however, it can also range from white to purple. The fruit has a rough outer surface and is sweet to taste. It has a single seed at the center. The fruit is usually eaten fresh. It can also be canned, dried or fermented. Its juice has been recently commercialized and trademarked as Yumberry juice.
