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Peritassa mexiae

A. C. Sm.

Saputa do rio

Celastraceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A woody climbing vine in the Celastraceae family found in tropical regions. The fruit is edible.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Brazil, South America,

References (1)

  • www.colecionandofrutas.org

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