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Ardisia sapida

Family: Primulaceae


What it is like

A shrub.

Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Colombia (country/location of origin), South America


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Hayuelo

Synonyms