Besleria violacea
Aubl.
Gesneriaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A shrub. The leaves are opposite. The fruit is a purple berry. It contains many small seeds.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Guiana, South America,
References (3)
- Bircher, A. G. & Bircher, W. H., 2000, Encyclopedia of Fruit Trees and Edible Flowering Plants in Egypt and the Subtropics. AUC Press. p 58
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 100
- Martin, F. W., et al, 1987, Perennial Edible Fruits of the Tropics. USDA Handbook 642 p 95
