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Clusia grandiflora

Family: Clusiaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 7 m tall attached to other plants.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela


How it is used for food

The bark is boiled to make a chocolate like drink.

Edible parts

Bark - drink


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Clusia maxima Rich. ex Planch. & Triana; Clusia petiolata Klotzsch ex Engl.;