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Guirajoiba
Strychnos trinervis

Family: Loganiaceae


What it is like

A scrambling shrub. It grows 3-6 m long. It the forest it can be 10-15 m long.


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 can be eaten. Fruit can cause flatulence.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gardenia trinervis Vell.; Strychnos blumenaviensis Gilg.; Strychnos gomesiana Casar.; Strychnos triplinervia Mart. [Illegitimate];