Trophis americana
Linn.
Ramoon tree
Moraceae Edible: Fruit
Description
Trophis americana is a tropical tree in the Moraceae family that produces fruit about the size of large grapes.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, West Indies,
Notes
There are 9 Trophis species.
References (2)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 662
- Syst. nat. ed. 10. 2:1289. 1759