Chamburu
Jacaratia corumbensis
Family: Caricaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2-4 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from 300-1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Young fruit are cooked and eaten. The roots are also eaten, often raw in salads. They are also squeezed for their watery juice.
Edible parts
Fruit, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cipoy, Elsak, Ilisa, Jacaratia, Mamaozinho, Mamaozinho-de-veado, Sipoe, Sipowi, Yacon
Synonyms
Jacaratia hassleriana Chodat; Jacaratia heptaphylla f. inermis Kuntze;