![The flowers of a miracle fruit plant in Hawaii.](https://grahamsisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/miracle-fruit-plant.jpg?w=1024)
![The flowers of a miracle fruit plant in Hawaii.](https://grahamsisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/miracle-fruit-flower-1.jpg?w=700)
Every time I visit Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden, I see something new. On my last visit, one of new things I saw was this Miracle Fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum). The plant hails from tropical Africa. It gets its name from its berry. Without getting into too much chemistry, if this berry is eaten, sour foods eaten after it will taste sweet!
There were no berries on this plant, but perhaps I’ll see them next time I visit. Perhaps I’ll nick one and see how this works!
It is very attractive in flower. Don’t forget to take something sour with you next time, in case the ‘miracle’ only works when it’s fresh.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The miracle is short-lived, about 30 minutes until the effect wears off, or so I’ve read.
LikeLike
It’s an interesting looking plant anyway, Graham.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very interesting. That’s what caught my eye.
LikeLiked by 1 person