n.
Any of many trees and shrubs of the genus Psidium ( myrtle family), native to the New World tropics.
The two important species are common guava ( P. guajava ) and cattley, or strawberry, guava ( P. littorale or P. cattleianum ). The sweet pulp of the common guava fruit has a musky, sometimes pungent odour. The pulp of the strawberry guava fruit has a strawberry-like flavour. Guavas are processed into jams, jellies, and preserves. Fresh guavas are rich in vitamins A, B, and C; they are eaten raw or sliced and are served as desserts.