Bois ansinthe
Canarium oleiferum
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves have 1-3 pairs of leaflets. The fruit is fleshy and about 5 cm long. The seeds are long and oily.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows at higher altitudes in New Caledonia.
Countries/locations it is found in
New Caledonia, Pacific
How it is used for food
The kernel of the nut is eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, nuts
How it is grown
Plants grow from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Arbre absinthe
Synonyms
Canariellum oleiferum (Baill.) Engl.;