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Inga pilosa

L. Uribe

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Fabaceae Edible: Fruit, Aril

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Description

A tropical tree in the Fabaceae (legume) family native to tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

Both the fruit and aril are edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, South America, Venezuela,

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 324
  • Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.

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