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Erythropalaceae

5 edible species

Tropical tree family from South America; some species produce edible fruits and medicinal compounds.

Heisteria acuminata
Heisteria acuminata

Acuminate heisteria

Edible: Leaves - drink

Heisteria latifolia
Heisteria latifolia

Broad leaf heisteria

Edible: Fruit

Heisteria media
Heisteria media

Wild cinnamon

Heisteria parvifolia
Heisteria parvifolia

Edible: Nuts, Fruit, Seeds

Heisteria trillesiana
Heisteria trillesiana

Edible: Nuts, Seeds