Myrciaria dubia is a small shrub commonly found along the banks of rivers and ox-bow lakes in western Amazonia. Its fruits contain one of the highest concentrations of vitamin C (2,000-2,990 mg ascorbic acid/100 g of fruit) of any species known to science. There is a considerable local demand for the fruit which is used to prepare juices, ice creams and liqueurs.
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