Plukenetia serrata
(Vell.) L. J. Gillespie
Ticazo-mirim
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(c) Lucas C. Marinho, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Lucas C. Marinho
Description
A partly woody tropical vine growing 3-5 m tall in the Euphorbiaceae family. The seeds are rich in antioxidants and omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Notes
Seeds are rich in antioxidants and omega 3, 6 and 9.
Synonyms
Accia scandens A. St.-Hil.Botryanthe concolor Klotzschand others
References (1)
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
