Philodendron brasiliense
Engl.
Taruba, Caruba
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Description
A subtropical shrub in the Araceae family growing 80 cm to 2 m tall. The fruit is edible.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Traditional Uses
Caution: It contains oxalates.
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Known Hazards
Contains oxalates.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Synonyms
Philodendron cymbispathum Engl.
References (1)
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
