Hymenaea cf. intermedia
Fabaceae Edible: Aril, Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family with edible fruits and arils.
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Edible Uses
The fruit and aril are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, South America,
Notes
There are about 15 Hymenaea species. Also as Caesalpinaceae.
References (1)
- Etkin, N. L. (Ed.), 1994, Eating on the Wild Side, Univ. of Arizona. p 138
