Renealmia petasites
Gagnep.
Pacova
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Description
A tropical and subtropical herb in the Zingiberaceae family with rhizomes, Pacova grows 1–2.3 m tall and produces fruit and aromatic seeds.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten, and the seeds are used as a spice.
Distribution
It is a tropical and subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Synonyms
Renealmia longipes K. Schum.
References (1)
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
