Psidium cattleianum

Also known as Strawberry Guava, Cherry Guava, Lemon Guava, Waiawī

Strawberry guava forms dense, shady thickets in tropical and subtropical landscapes, recognized by smooth reddish bark and glossy, oval leaves. Small white flowers with soft clusters of stamens give way to round fruits that mature into shades of deep purple-red or lemon yellow. Native to eastern Brazil, its rapid spread via bird and mammal seed dispersal has made it a major threat to native understory vegetation in island ecosystems worldwide.