Ceratostema alatum
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows about 2 m high. The fruit are dull red and oval. They are 1.5 cm long by 2 cm wide. They are a dull red.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Andes region between 2,500-4,000 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown by seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Manzanilla, Pena pena del pajon, Pera silvestre
Synonyms
Englerodoxa alata Hoerold;