The jabuticaba, aka the Brazilian grape tree, is found in the moist, rich, lightly acidic soils native to the Minas Gerais, Goias and Sao Paulo states in Brazil. The name jabuticaba, derived from the Tupi word jaboti/jabuti (tortoise) + caba (place), meaning the place where you find tortoises. The tree is a slow-growing evergreen that can reach heights of 15 meters. The fruit of the jabuticaba is a thick-skinned purplish-black berry with white pulp, and grows directly on the trunk of the tree.These grapes can be eaten raw or used to make jellies, jams, juice or wine. ................................................................................................................................................................ #science #nature #culture #education