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Curarea cuatrecasasii

Family: Menispermaceae


What it is like

A creeper or vine. It grows 5-10 m tall. The leaves are 9-26 cm long by 4-14 cm wide. The fruit are 2-3 cm long by 1.2-1.8 cm wide. They are yellow when ripe.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 10-650 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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