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Cassia moschata

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 12 m tall. Young branches are hairy.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Cuba, Nicaragua, Panama, West Indies


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Canadonga de hueso

Synonyms

Cathartocarpus moschatus (Kunth) G. Don;