Jarilla caudata
(Brandegee) Stand
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Description
A succulent herb in the Caricaceae family native to tropical regions, grown for its fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Also Known As
Jarilla
References (1)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
