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Sapindus esculentus

A. St. Hil.

Pittombera

Sapindaceae Edible: Fruit

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Paris, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, BC

Description

A tropical tree producing large bunches of fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fleshy layer of the fruit is eaten.

Traditional Uses

The fleshy layer is eaten.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Brazil, South America,

References (2)

  • Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 593
  • Pl. usuel. bras. t. 68. 1828

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