Sloanea petenensis
Standl. & Steyerm.
Peten burrwood
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Description
A tropical tree in the Elaeocarpaceae family, Peten burrwood produces edible arils within its fruit.
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Edible Uses
The arils of the fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Belize, Central America, Honduras, Mexico, North America,
Also Known As
Ramudo
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)
