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Clidemia petiolata

Family: Melastomataceae


What it is like

A shrub. The branches are hairy. The leaves have long leaf stalks 3-5 cm long and the leaves are oval to heart shaped. They have teeth and are hairy above.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guiana, Guyana, Panama, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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