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Coussarea pilosula

C. M. Taylor

Rubiaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical tree of the Rubiaceae family.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Andes, Ecuador, Peru, South America,

Also Known As

Shantantar

References (1)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 173

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