Emosse-berry
Schlegelia darienensis

Family: Schegeliaceae

What it is like

A climbing plant. The leaves are large and round. The flowers are pink.

Also put in the family Bignoniaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Guiana, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Schlegelia darienensis var. omissa Diels; Tanaecium lilacinum Seem.