Caryocar harlingii
Prance & Encarn.
Harling caryocar
Caryocaraceae Edible: Seeds
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Description
A tropical tree in the Caryocaraceae family with seeds that are edible.
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Edible Uses
Seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Colombia, Peru, South America,
Also Known As
Almendro blanco
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 103
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
