Amara
Parahancornia amara
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A tree. The fruit are large and red.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, latex
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Amapa-amargoso, Amapa-doce, Sorva-maparajuba
Synonyms
Couma amara Markgr.;