Omphalea oleifera
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Description
A tropical tree in the Euphorbiaceae family that can reach 30 m tall with simple, broad leaves.
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Edible Uses
The ripe seeds are eaten as a delicacy, and young fruit are boiled and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The ripe seeds are eaten as a delicacy. The young fruit are boiled and eaen
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Hoja de queso, Matasano cimmarron, Palo de queso, Tambor
References (2)
- USA Department of Agriculture Inventory No. 89, 1929, Plant Material Introduced by the Office of Foreign Plant Introduction. p 11
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
