Dry mouth
Paullinia pachycarpa
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A sprawling vine. The fruit are bright red. The layer around the seeds is bright white. This is revealed as the fruit splits open. The seed is black. The layer around the seed is edible.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows along riverbanks and in wetlands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Colombia, Guiana, Guyana, Peru (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Seca boca