Sarcophrynium macrophyllum
(Baker) Hutch
Marantaceae Edible: Fruit pulp
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A tropical herb in the Marantaceae family with edible fruit pulp.
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Edible Uses
The fruit pulp is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, West Africa,
Synonyms
See Megaphrynium macrophyllum
References (1)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 160
