Anchovy pear
Grias cauliflora
Family: Lecythidaceae
What it is like
A high tree. It grows 15 m tall. The fruit are pear shaped. They are 5-8 cm long. They are a reddish-brown.
There are 7 Grias species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It suits hot humid tropical lowland climates. It can grow in swampy areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Caribbean, Central America, Colombia, Jamaica, South America, West Indies
How it is used for food
The young fruit are pickled. The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed. The seeds readily germinate when they fall into fresh water.
Its other names
Local names
Jaguay, Jaguillo, Paco, Pera de anchoa, Poire d'anchois, Sacha mangua