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Cordia sonorae

Rose

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Description

A subtropical shrub in the Boraginaceae family with edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico,

Synonyms

Gerascanthus sonorae (Rose) Borhidi

Also Known As

Asta, Chirare, Palo de asta

References (1)

  • Segura, S. et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793

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