Rhodomyrtus psidioides
Introduction '''''Rhodomyrtus psidioides''''', the '''native guava''', is a shrub or small rainforest tree up to  high, member of the botanical family Myrtaceae, native to eastern Australia.Leaves are ovate to elliptic or oblong,  long and  wide, with a glossy upper surface and paler lower surface. Oil glands are numerous, and the leaves have a pineapple-like fragrance and stickiness when crushed. White or pink flowers occur in raceme-like inflorescences; followed by a berry,  long,  wide, yellow and fleshy.
Uses The berry of native guava is edible with a pleasant aromatic flavor. The tree is fast growing and has an important successional role in rainforest regeneration.
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