Genipa americana is a species of Genipa, native to northern South America (south to Peru), the Caribbean and southern Mexico, growing in profusion in rainforests.
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Jagua Tattoo is a temporary form of skin decoration resulting from the application of an extract of the fruit Genipa americana, also known as Jagua.
Genipa americana is cultivated for its edible fruit, which are made into drinks, jelly, sherbert and used in ice cream.