Bunchosia lindeniana
A. Juss.
Linden buchosia
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-8 m tall. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. They are 6-20 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. The fruit is round with 2 or 3 lobes. They are 10-12 mm long. They are orange then red when ripe.
Edible Uses
The fruit and seeds are eaten, primarily by children.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Bolivia, Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, North America, Panama, South America, USA,
Other Information
It is a cultivated plant. The fruit are mainly eaten by children.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Arbol manchado, Ciruela, Miinte', Zapotillo
