Surinam cherries are pretty, but they should be eaten only after they ripen to a very dark, blackish purple. Kenneth Setzer Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden The phrase “edible landscaping” sounds odd ...

In the realm of superfoods, one that deserves a spotlight is the pitanga, commonly known as Surinam cherry. This vibrant, red fruit not only tantalises the taste buds but also offers a plethora of ...

Pitanga fruit is a brightly colored tropical fruit that’s popular in Brazil. Outside of Florida, pitanga fruit may be harder to find in the U.S. Pitanga fruit or surinam cherry is native to Suriname ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit. Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is a large South American shrub or small tree that produces a crop this time of year and makes a wonderful hedge. This ...

The first thing that stands out about the Surinam horned frog is its size. These rotund amphibians can grow to 8 inches in length and would cover a good-size tea saucer. They are found in freshwater ...

Reproduction in the Surinam toad is your classic love story. Two toads meet. They fall in love. And next thing you know dozens of little toadlets come bursting out from under their mother’s skin. I’m ...

The Surinam toad might be the weirdest animal ever. Picture “roadkill frog” and you’re on the right track. Not only is the toad unusually flat (to blend in with leaves on the pond floor), but it has ...