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Field Nance
Byrsonima basiloba

Family: Malpighiaceae


What it is like

It is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall. The leaves are larger than Nance and have small velvety hairs. The fruit are 1-2 cm across. They are orange-yellow.

There are 127 Byrsonima species. They grow in tropical America.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

The fruit are usually eaten fresh or used in drinks.

Seed are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.


Its other names

Local names

Murici-do-campo.

Synonyms