Cecropia purpurascens
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It grows 5-7 m tall. The trunk is 15-25 cm across. Plants are separately male and female. The fruit are finger shaped and 15 cm long and 1.5 cm wide
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit