Clavija spp
Primulaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical shrub or small tree in the Primulaceae family, producing fleshy fruits containing several seeds. It is native to tropical America, where about 55 Clavija species are found.
Edible Uses
The fruits are edible and can be eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, South America,
Notes
There are 55 Clavija species in tropical America. The fruits of Clavija are edible. It has also been put in the family Theophrastaceae.
References (4)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 202
- Heywood, V.H., Brummitt, R.K., Culham, A., and Seberg, O. 2007, Flowering Plant Families of the World. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. p 319
- Llamas, K.A., 2003, Tropical Flowering Plants. Timber Press. p 356
- Smith, N., Mori, S.A., et al, 2004, Flowering Plants of the Neotropics. Princeton. p 371
