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.