Lithrea caustica
(Molina) Hook. & Arn.
Litre
Anacardiaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It can be 5 m tall. The leaves are alternate and 7 cm long b 3-4 cm wide. The fruit is fleshy and white.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Chile, South America,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed. They are best with cold treatment.
References (2)
- Cordero, S. E., Abello, L. A., & Galvez, F. L., 2017, Plantas silvestres comestibles y medicinales de Chile y otras partes del mundo. CORMA p 75
- Leon-Lobos, P., et al, 2022, Patterns of Traditional and Modern Uses of Wild Edible Native Plants of Chile: Challenges and Future Perspectives. Plants (Basel) v 11 (6) Table S1
