Brea resin tree
Protium grandifolium
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit - aril
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Brea caspi, Breu, Chipodek, Copal, Copal caspi, Copal colorado, Guara
Synonyms
Protium llwewelynii J. F. Macbr.; Tingulonga grandifolia (Engl.) Kuntze;