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Sarcotoxicum salicifolium

(Griseb.) Cornejo & Iltis

Willow leaf sarcotoxicum

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(c) Rich Hoyer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

Description

A subtropical tree in the caper family (Capparaliaceae) that produces edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit are boiled and eaten.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are boiled and eaten.

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Known Hazards

Caution noted for fruit consumption.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, South America,

Synonyms

Capparis salicifolia Griseb.Coliodendron salicifolium (Griseb.) Hutch.

Also Known As

Coca de cabra, Dahuru, Gioatu, Huevo de perro, Ivaguasu, Nahuu, Neinuk, Paxanic, Sacha sandia, Sacha sangre, Tutumillo, Ybaguazu

References (1)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 585

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