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Phoradendron carneum

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Description

A tropical shrub or mistletoe in the Santalaceae family that grows attached to other plants, producing edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico,

Synonyms

Phoradendron amplifolium Trel.

Also Known As

Injerto

References (2)

  • Cruz, I. M., et al, 2015, Edible fruits and seeds in the State of Mexico. Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Agricolas. Vol. 6. Num. 2 pp 331-346
  • Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793

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