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Guapira noxia

Family: Nyctaginaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-4 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

The fruit are edible but not sweet.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pisonia noxia Netto; Torrubia noxia (Netto) Standl.;