Pisonia capitata
(S. Watson) Standl.
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Description
A tropical tree in the Nyctaginaceae family with edible fruit.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico, North America,
Notes
There are about 50-70 Pisonia species. They grow in the tropics and subtropics.
Synonyms
Cryptocarpus capitatus S. Watson
References (1)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 918
