Malpighia angustifolia var. angustifolia
(Aiton) Michx.
Narrowleaf crabapple
Malpighiaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the Malpighiaceae family, native to tropical America. The narrowleaf crabapple produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Notes
There are 40 to 45 Malpighia species. They grow in tropical America.
Synonyms
Pyrus angustifolia AitonPyrus coronaria var. angustifolia (Aiton) Wenz.
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M., 2008, World Dictionary of Trees. Wood and Forest Science Department. Laval University, Quebec, Qc Canada. (Internet database http://www.wdt.qc.ca)
