Vasconcellea citriformis
Jacq. f.
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Description
A tropical tree in the pawpaw family (Caricaceae) growing in the African tropics, producing orange-sized fruits.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It grows in the African tropics.
Where It Grows
Africa,
Notes
There are at least 22-40 species of Carica.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 162
