Hortia regia
Sandwith
Rutaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
Shrubs or trees. The leaves are simple and alternate. The fruit are yellow and juicy.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Panama,
Notes
There are 10 Hortia species.
References (1)
- Kubitzki, K., (Ed.), 2011, The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants. Vol. 10, Springer. p 338
