surinam cherry

(noun) tropical American shrub bearing edible acid red fruit resembling cherries. Synonyms: barbados cherry, acerola, Surinam cherry, West Indian cherry, Malpighia glabra.

(noun) Brazilian tree with spicy red fruit; often cultivated in California and Florida. Synonyms: Surinam cherry, pitanga, Eugenia uniflora.

(noun) acid red or yellow cherry-like fruit of a tropical American shrub very rich in vitamin C. Synonyms: acerola, barbados cherry, surinam cherry, West Indian cherry.