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During the weekend, Agriculture Online has received tons of feedback, both positive and negative, about the difference between makopa and tambis. It all started when we posted a photo that many were quick to call out as tambis instead of makopa.  To correct our mistake, we chose a file photo...

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO With different fruit varieties available in the Philippines, it’s no surprise that some people find it hard to distinguish one from the other. An example of this is tambis ( Syzygium aqueum ) and makopa ( Syzygium samarangense ). At first glance, both fruits look...

There are many fruits in the Philippines that are known for their distinct shape, color, or smell. Among these is the Java apple ( Syzygium samarangense ), locally known as makopa. Even Filipino riddles or bugtong note the characteristics of the fruit, which are its bell or pear-like shape and...