Gonzalagunia dicocca
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 4 m tall. The leaves are opposite and the veins underneath are red. The leaf stalks are red. The flowers are small and white. They are in spikes at the ends of branches. The fruit are small and purple-blue.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows near rivers.
Countries/locations it is found in
America, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The watery fruit are eaten.
The fruit are especially eaten by children.
Edible parts
Fruit