Dark blue persea
Persea caerulea

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Afuare, Aguacata de monte, Aguacate anis, Aguacate cogollo colorado, Anunkinuri, Cirri, Cogollo colorado

Synonyms

Laurus caerulea Ruiz & Pav.; Persea laevigata Kunth; Persea laevigata var. caerulea Meisn.; Persea lignitepala Lasser; Persea petiolaris Kunth; Persea skutchii C.K.Allen;