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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.;