gooseberry


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noun The tree and fruit of Phyllanthus acidus. The intermediate sized tree produces small, flattened, multi-lobed, berries with a high acid content. The tart yellow berries are edible raw, but most often stewed with sugar, ginger and other spices.

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Zeva
13 years ago

The Vincentian name for this is Damsel. I am luvvin this site :-)

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Tunde
12 years ago

These are also called gooseberries in Barbados

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These are also called
12 years ago

These are also called gooseberries in St. Lucia and in Creole- Patois, Siwèt

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12 years ago

In Trinidad its called Sour Cherries :) We add salt ,pepper,garlic and preserve it. *Mouth watering ..lol

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12 years ago

in Jamaica they are called JIM-BI-LIN

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amy34
12 years ago

we call that cerises too ;)

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♥Aisha♥
12 years ago

A suh them call it Ina different Caribbean nation.

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Brudda Bob
12 years ago

Goosahberry in Guyana. Used to make good "sowahree". Very good fruit for health and and may help with flushing toxins, strengthening bones, enhancing fertility etc. I rarely see this in Queens, Brooklyn or Da Bx. Some Indian stores sell the Juice

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jamie
12 years ago

We call it damsel its nice with salt and pepper or u stew it up with sugar and spice

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ansha
10 years ago

The make incredible jam and juice. Love the soury taste

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ansha
10 years ago

The make incredible jam and juice. Love the soury taste

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shanti
10 years ago

would really like to know if its the real gooseberry

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Shireen
10 years ago

We call it damsel, looking at it bring back memories of that sour yet wonderful taste. Been a verylong time since I've enjoy some damsel stew.

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Shireen
10 years ago

We call it damsel, looking at it bring back memories of that sour yet wonderful taste. Been a very long time since I've enjoy some damsel stew.

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Shem
10 years ago

We call it raspberry.

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Raven
10 years ago

We call it the same. But didn't trinidad call it sour cherry?

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Steven-M
10 years ago

We call them gooseberry. Very sour fruit but great as a jam.

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Marcos
10 years ago

El Salvador we call them Guinda

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History Doctor
9 years ago

This is Damsel! It is excellent for keeping hair Black and Shiny. It is tart and has a sour taste but when paired with sugar and vanilla it makes the best stews ever!

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French Guiana
9 years ago

Called surette/surelle in

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Desmond
9 years ago

We call it Gooseberry

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KP
9 years ago

History Doctor - How is it used to keep hair black and shiny?

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GozEella
9 years ago

Gooseberries, also known as amla, is a natural way to thicken your hair and naturally make it darker. The smell , depending on the individual , can be somewhat bothersome because it is very fragrant. It is best to leave in your hair and sleep with it on , but it does stain so wear something old. As for your pillow , place an old towel on it! Best of luck! This item is a real gem!!!

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Joanna
8 years ago

We call this gooseberry or siwet in St.Lucia. The fruit is sour and can be used to make jam...sooo delish!

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Corbin
8 years ago

We call it Gooseberry

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Nella
8 years ago

Getting don't gooseberry jam tonight. Can't wait. Mouth watering an all. Haha yes man. 🤤🤤

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Lennox Phoenix Sr.
7 years ago

In Antigua we call it rasberry..we make jam and juice from the fruit once in season. We also eat them straight off the tree.

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Mr John
7 years ago

I call it Goosahberry 👌

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Mark Headley
7 years ago

Ya man de Gooseberry was what school children love to pick-Wish i had some now.

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Vernz
7 years ago

We call these gooseberry in The Bahamas 🇧🇸, it’s awesome to make jam, ice cream or eat it raw with salt, lemon, pepper or season salts. But a lot of people don’t know about this fruit. I only know about it because my grandma had a tree in her yard and she use to make jam everytime they were in season. Delicious!!’n

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Indra
6 years ago

Looking for a plant live in United stayes

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Jessy
6 years ago

We call it gooseberry. We make candies on a stick. Not popular. It goes to waste.

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Dondagun
6 years ago

We call it gooseberry

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6 years ago

Sour Cherry

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Cin
6 years ago

In St. Kitts we call it gooseberry. Makes a very nice jam and gooseberry wine is awesome

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6 years ago

We call them gooseberry in St. Croix. We ate them straight from the tree as children, and we also loved them stewed. I have a tree in my yard.

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Charma
5 years ago

Not a very popular fruit but however it' looks a lot like Star Apple fruit. Would love to try it.

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Champion
5 years ago

We called it raspberry... we will make raspberry jam, nice raspberry juice As a child we will eat and sing "Raspberry jam, the queen of heart,tell me the name of your sweetheart A, B , C..."

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5 years ago

We call it Gooseberry in Montserrat. It makes wonderful stew, drink and wine. Will definitely try it in my hair 👍

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Alicia
5 years ago

In Guyana its called Gooseberry. Help in lowering blood sugar. Take 4-5 every morning on an empty stomach and probably about 2-3 times a day.

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Wright
5 years ago

GOOSEBERRY.

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CHECKERIA
5 years ago

It looks like a fruit they call cherry-meelia. I can believe this!.. Lol I'm glad researching

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Ben
5 years ago

Loving this fruit we called it gooseberry in English and in patois siwet can be eaten straight from the tree or by making jam with them very delicious & finger licking.

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Marcelle
3 years ago

Gooseberry , eat with salt and pepper, pickle it. Make jam and juice with it. Recently there was a lot of buzz about Alma oil only to find out it’s gooseberry oil. Who knew? Well, I’m enjoying every part of tts fruit including the oil.

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Nazira
3 years ago

Sapra in Belize