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Elaeocarpus lacunosus

Family: Elaeocarpaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The branches have white spots and the young branches are hairy. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and 8-17 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. The flwoering stalks are 5-12 cm long with many flowers. The fruit is oval and 3.5 cm long by 2-3 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Me li

Synonyms