Amapola blanca
Bernoullia flammea
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree. It can grow 30 m tall. The leaves have 5-7 leaflets. The flowers are orange to red. The fruit is narrowly oblong and 20-25 cm long by 5-6 cm wide.
Also put in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Amapola blanca