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Sideroxylon cartilagineum

(Cronquist) T. D. Penn.

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Sideroxylon cartilagineum is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Mexico.

Description

A tropical tree in the Sapotaceae family producing edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico,

Synonyms

Bumelia cartaginea Cronquist

Also Known As

Capulincillo, Cerezo

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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