Balata
Ecclinusa bullata
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are 11 Ecclinisia in tropical America.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Latex mixed with chicle.
Edible parts
Latex
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Conquirana-de-pelo, Cuquirana, Irana, Pendare, Pendare de sapo