Hirtella racemosa var. hexandra

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The leaves are 4-9 cm long and usually rounded at the base.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bejuco limon, Escobilla, Macucu, Tallepo

Synonyms

Hirtella acayacensis DC.; Hirtella hexandra Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.; and others