Beilschmiedia ovalis
(Blake) Allen
Lauraceae Edible: Fruit
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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | NSF/Mellon - GPI
Description
A tree. It grows 9-15 m tall. The leaves are 3-11 cm long by 2-8 cm wide. The fruit are 4 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Costa Rica, Mexico,
Synonyms
Beilschmiedia austin-smithii (Standl.) C. K. AllenHufelandia ovalis S. F. BlakePersea austin-smithii Standl.
Also Known As
Aguacatillo
References (1)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
