Caryocar
Caryocar amygdaliforme

Family: Caryocaraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 55 m tall. The leaves are opposite and with 3 leaflets. The leaves are 11-16 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. There are irregular teeth along the edge. The fruit are round and 8 cm across. The seeds are narrowly oval and 4-5 cm long by 1.5-2 cm wide.

The Caryocaraceae occur in tropical America. There are 16 Caryocar species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The seeds are much enjoyed.

Edible parts

Kernel, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Almendro, Que epeane

Synonyms

This has at times been confused with Caryocar amygdaliform;