A tiny red fruit that looks very similar to cherry Acerola is a tropical fruit-bearing shrub or small tree. This small shrub or tree has 5-petaled flowers ranging from pink to white in color. Acerola fruit is a bright red cherry-like fruit containing several small seeds. Native to which Region: Acerola is native to the West Indies . It is also found in northern South America, Central America, Texas, and Florida. Image Source: Flickr Common Names: Common names include acerola cherry, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry, wild crepe myrtle and seriz (Haitian Creole). Scientific Name: Malpighia emarginata (Family: Malpighiaceae) How to know if it is Fresh: It is small, firm, dark red, cherry-like fruit in fresh condition. Image Source: PxHere Taste: It has a distinct sour taste due to the high Vitamin C content. Image Source: Pixabay Nutrition Facts: Source: Wikipedia Why is Acerola good