Ocotea helicterifolia
(Meisn.) Hemsl.
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Description
A tropical tree in the Lauraceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico, North America,
Synonyms
Phoebe helicterifolia (Meisn.) Mez
References (1)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 1134 (As Phoebe helicterifolia)