Aji
Caryocar costaricense
Family: Caryocaraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 50 m tall. It has buttresses 1.5 m tall. The leaves are opposite and have 3 leaflets.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the moist lowlands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The fruit are cooked and eaten. Edible oil can be extracted from the seed.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ajillo, Ajo, Almendro de bajo, Almendrillo, Almendro, Almendron, Cagui, Firme, Genene, Manu, Maqui-maqui, Pequia, Pequia brava, Pete rana do terra firme, Pete’, Pete-rana, Plomillo, Rana do terra