. Botanical Characteristics:

• Scientific Name: Psidium guajava
• Common Names: Nattu Guava, Desi Guava, Indian Guava
• Family: Myrtaceae

The Nattu Guava tree is typically a small to medium-sized evergreen tree or shrub that produces round or oval-shaped fruits with a greenish-yellow skin when ripe. The fruit can have a slightly rough or smooth texture, depending on the variety.

2. Tree Characteristics:

• Height: Guava trees, including Nattu Guava, typically grow to a height of about 10 to 15 feet (3-4.5 meters). The tree has a dense canopy with long, dark green leaves.
• Leaves: The leaves are opposite, elliptic, and have a slightly rough texture, with a distinct smell when crushed. The leaves are used in traditional remedies.
• Flowers: The flowers are small, white, and fragrant. Guava flowers appear in clusters and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Fruit: Nattu Guava fruits are typically smaller than the hybrid or commercial varieties and are round or pear-shaped with a greenish skin that turns yellow as it ripens. The flesh is typically white or pink depending on the variety and contains numerous tiny seeds.