Couratari guianensis
Family: Lecythidaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Guianas, South America
How it is used for food
The trunk is burnt for vegetable salt.
Edible parts
Wood - salt
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bitumbo, Cachimbo, Cachimbo caspi, Sabaleto, Saeana, Tuari