Columbian mahogany
Cariniana pyriformis
Family: Lecythidaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, South America, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The aril around the seed is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit aril
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Abarco, Bacu, Ceru, Chibuga, Jequitiba-amarella, Jequitiba-rosa, Tayrary
Synonyms
Cariniana clavata Novik; Cariniana exigua Miers;