Ear flower
Cymbopetalum costaricense

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, Panama

How it is used for food

The floral leaves are used to flavour drinking chocolate.

Edible parts

Floral leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Asimina costaricensis Donn.Sm.; Cymbopetalum costaricense (Donn.Sm.) Saff.;