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Forest peanut
Plukenetia huayllabambana

Family: Euphorbiaceae


What it is like

A creeper.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Peru


How it is used for food

The seeds are roasted and eaten. The seeds produce oil.

Edible parts

Seeds, seeds - oil


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Sacha inchi

Synonyms