Myrcia magnifolia
(O. Berg) Kiaersk.
Guapiciqui
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMyrcia magnifolia is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to southeast Brazil. Under its synonym Gomidesia magnifolia, it was classed as endangered.
Description
A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family growing 5-10 m tall. The fruit are eaten after being scrubbed to remove hairs.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are scrubbed to remove throat-irritating hairs and then eaten.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are scrubbed to remove hairs that scratch the throat and then eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Synonyms
Gomidesia magnifolia O. Berg
References (1)
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
