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Coussarea garciae

Standl.

Garcia coussarea

Rubiaceae Edible: Fruit

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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | GDI 2013-2015

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Rapid Reference Collection (RRC) | Field Museum of Natural History - Keller Science Action Center

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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | GDI 2013-2015

Description

A tropical tree in the Rubiaceae family.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Central America, Colombia, Panama, SouthAmerica,

Also Known As

Caf de monte, Colorin

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 171
  • 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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