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Prunus tetradenia

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Prunus tetradenia is a species of Prunus native to the montane cloud forests of Mexico. It is a tree 6 to 20 m tall. The resplendent quetzal consumes its fruit.

Description

A tropical tree in the Rosaceae family that grows 6–20 m tall. The fruit is edible.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico,

Notes

The name is ambiguous.

Also Known As

Sapuyulo

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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