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Hesperomeles nitida

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The fruit are green and become red when ripe. They are edible.

An unresolved in The Plant List.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It has been recorded at 3,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Mortina

Synonyms