Cornus excelsa
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCornus excelsa is a species of flowering plant in the dogwood genus (Cornus). It is native to mountain forests of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Description
A temperate tree in the Cornaceae family (one of approximately 45 Cornus species) that produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America, USA,
Notes
There are about 45 Cornus species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Carindapas, Mimbre prieto, Quirindapas
References (2)
- Beckstrom-Sternberg, Stephen M., and James A. Duke. "The Foodplant Database." http://probe.nalusda.gov:8300/cgi-bin/browse/foodplantdb.(ACEDB version 4.0 - data version July 1994) (As Cornus pubescens)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
