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Parathesis serrulata

(Sw.) Mez

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Description

A tropical tree in the Primulaceae family.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Antilles, Central America, Dominican Republic, Mexico, West Indies,

Also Known As

Acacho, Acachul, Actalan, Capulin arribeno, Capulin de sabana, Helhsmantaj, Jalapa, Jalapago, Jalapon

References (2)

  • Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 606
  • Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793

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