Cordia salvadorensis

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A shrub or tree. The flowers are white. The fruit are round and white. They have a hard seed.

There are about 300 Cordia species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Perlitas

Synonyms

Cordia hintonii I. M. Johnst.; Cordia inornata I. M. Johnst.; Cordia subvelutina I. M. Johnst.; and others