native guava (forum)

craig starts with ...
Can anyone let me know,Is native guava is poison tree?..and is the fruit of this tree also poison to eat?...I just bought native guava via online from daleys fruit and now im bit concern me coz i just read in google that mention they possibly toxic,and i have no idea when i purchased this tree,as its didnt mention anything about it,i tought they just the same as the other guava fruit tree,only diffrent type,Anyone can help?..will much appriciated.
Craig

Time: 30th October 2008 9:41am

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Dekka says...
Hi Craig, Is the native guava that you are referring to Eupomatia laurina or is it Rhodomyrtus psidiodes? I'm no expert but I believe both are bushfoods however the Rhodomyrtus requires specialist knowledge because it can cause permanent eyesight damage. Maybe a bushfoods forum might be the place to ask.

Time: 30th October 2008 7:26pm

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craig says...
Hi dekka,
Im not really sure,as its only said "native guava" with a little of explanation about the plant,without referring familly name of the tree,however they have another native guava listed in the website wich is Rhodomyrtus psidiodes(forestly tube for sale) with the same description as the native guava plant that i bought,so im thinking it might be Rhodomyrtus (the one that i bought).
I've been trying called the nursery to get some knowledge about this plants but only can reach the answering machine.
I guess i just have to change my plan about having this guava tree in my yard,not taking chance with any poison living in the yard,as theres also kids around the house.
Thank You for Your help,
Craig.

Time: 31st October 2008 1:55am

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Anonymous says...
Eupomatia l. is not poisonous but Rhodomyrtus p. is poisonous. It can cause vomiting and diarhhea.

Time: 1st November 2008 11:07am

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