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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;