Elaeocarpus tariensis
Weibel
Elaeocarpaceae Edible: Seeds
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Description
A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk is 8 cm across. The bark is grey and slightly lumpy and peeling. The flowers are white.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 1,700 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Papua New Guinea, PNG,
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
