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Ephedranthus guianensis

R. E. Fr.

Guianas ephedranthus

Annonaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical tree in the Annonaceae family, native to the Guianas.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Guianas, Peru, South America, Venezuela,

Also Known As

Karishiri, Man-pikapika, Moemba

References (1)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 221

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