- published: 30 Mar 2016
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Guavas are plants in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) genus Psidium (meaning "pomegranate" in Latin), which contains about 100 species of tropical shrubs and small trees. They are native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. Guavas are now cultivated and naturalized throughout the tropics and subtropics in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, subtropical regions of North America, and Australia.
The most frequently encountered species, and the one often simply referred to as "the guava", is the Apple Guava (Psidium guajava).[citation needed]
Guavas are typical Myrtoideae, with tough dark leaves that are opposite, simple, elliptic to ovate and 5–15 centimetres (2.0–5.9 in) long. The flowers are white, with five petals and numerous stamens.
The genera Accara and Feijoa (= Acca, Pineapple Guava) were formerly included in Psidium.[citation needed]
The term "guava" appears to derive from Arawak guayabo "guava tree", via the Spanish guayaba. It has been adapted in many European languages: goiaba (Portuguese), guava (Romanian, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian, also Greek Γκουάβα and Russian Гуава), Guave (Dutch and German), goyave (French), gujawa (Polish).
Actors: Valerie Detloff (editor), Valerie Detloff (actor), Lukela Alboro (director), Valerie Detloff (director), Lukela Alboro (editor), Lukela Alboro (actor), Ki'Ihele Blando-Ka'Aihue (editor), Ki'Ihele Blando-Ka'Aihue (actor), Ki'Ihele Blando-Ka'Aihue (director), Nicole Neilson (actor), Kawelu Blando-Ka'Aihue (actor), Jacob Harris (actor),
Plot: The Killer Plants begins with peaceful footage from the native forests of Waikamoi Preserve, and then portrays how the balance of the forest was disrupted as invasive species arrive. Students then act out the ongoing battle between native and invasive plant species in Maui's forests. In a treacherous journey throughout Iao Valley, 'the last native species' is attacked by invasive guava, vines, and coffee until the volunteers come to his rescue.
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Short,Actors: Ray Chavez Jr. (actor), Josh Wolk (editor), Rachel Grate (actress), Josh Wolk (producer), Josh Wolk (writer), Josh Wolk (writer), Josh Wolk (director), Eddy Herrero (actor), Jay K. Raja (producer), Dina Matheos (actress), Rodney Smith (actor), Chelsea Walsh (writer), Noah Khyle (actor), Sam Wolotsky (actor), Daniel Mills (composer),
Plot: Guava sets out to raise the money she owes to an abusive boyfriend, by selling cookies out of a wagon around a dead-end town. When one potential buyer gets too handsy, Guava is rescued by a mute Clown. Guava and the Clown build a friendship. When Guava's boyfriend shows up, the Clown takes it upon himself to get Guava out of trouble.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Short,