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Besleria incarnata

Family: Gesneriaceae


What it is like

A shrub. The leaves are opposite. The fruit are red or purple. They contain many small seeds.

There are about 200 Besleria species.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Guiana, South America


How it is used for food

The fruit is sweet and acid and is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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