Sometimes known as the Brazil grape tree, The Jaboticaba is very slow growing. The word "Jaboticaba" is said to be derived from the Tupi term "Jabotim" for turtle.
Sometimes known as the Brazil grape tree, The Jaboticaba is very slow growing. The word "Jaboticaba" is said to be derived from the Tupi term "Jabotim" for turtle. The trees are common in parks and gardens around Rio de Janeiro.