Is this cranberry or some other berry?

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  1. crayc

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    is this a cranberry? every picture i seen of a cranberry and it does not look like it. i am confused as to what it is. please help thanks
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Not sure what it is, but definitely not a cranberry. Possibly a species of persimmon Diospyros, but I'm far from certain with that.

    Where was the pic taken?
     
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    In puerto rico.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Cranberry is a little creeping thing with tiny parts that grows in bogs in cool northern climates.
     
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    yea i figured it could not be cranberry. i ate one thinking it was cranberry. hope its not poisonous. strange no one could identify this
     
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    Is it a tree or a shrub? How big it is? How big are the leaves and the fruit? Do they have pits inside?
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Maybe mabolo, Diospyros blancoi
     
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    uh i guess its a shrub. the fruit is the size of a grape. it has seeds inside and the fruit is red. I can take a picture of it opened if you like. when ripe it is green.

    the leaves are about 3 inches long

    ok here it is close up. the fruit is orangy red. taste sweet. i licked my fingers and did not eat the whole thing just in case its poisonous. would think it would be good for juice

    think i found what it could be... http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/ketembilla.htm gooseberry? hmmm what do you guys think
     

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    Dovyalis hebecarpa. Great! I think you've got it!
     

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