Pink fruiting Marcgravia Live Plant (Marcgraviastrum cuneifolium) Plant Type:Seedling Plant while parts of the tree

while parts of the tree (leaves

and benefits of this exotic plant

consistent watering during dry spells is essential

this fruit strengthens the immune system

Pink fruiting Marcgravia Live Plant (Marcgraviastrum cuneifolium) Plant Type:Seedling Plant while parts of the treeMarcgraviastrum cuneifolium grows in Minas Gerais mountains of Brazil. This unique species is particularly difficult to find in its fruiting stage, making a sighting of its reproductive cycle a special occasion. As the fruit matures, its protective outer shell eventually cracks open to reveal a vibrant, bright pink flesh that is surprisingly edible and delightfully sweet.