Given that the fruit is actually enjoyed raw by native people there I'd guess that, yes, that's probably exactly it. Ideally, a plant adapted to having an edibl

Given that the fruit is actually enjoyed raw by native people there I'd guess that, yes, that's probably exactly it. Ideally, a plant adapted to having an edible fruit, can remain inconspicuous as much as possible to avoid it's leaves being munched on and then produce a bright red berry when it's ready to attract the attention of whoever they want to eat their fruit