Cola de rata
Calatola mollis
Family: Icacinaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m high. The trunk is 75 cm across. The bark is thick. The leaves are oval and 20 cm long. They are densely hairy underneath. The fruit are 5.5 cm long by 4.5 cm wide. They have a dense felty covering.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
Caution: The seeds can cause vomiting. The flesh of the fruit is edible.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Calate, Colas de rata, Duraznillo de mono