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Coccoloba ovata

Benth.

Ovate seagrape

Polygonaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A small tropical tree in the Polygonaceae family, producing edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela,

Also Known As

Arariba, Arizo, Bradilifi, Jarise, Jariso, Macacarana, Manaca, Mangle, Mucumbeira

References (1)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 148

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