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Hobo
Calycorectes sp.

Family: Myrtaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The trunkis 15 m ta;; and 50 cm across. The leaves are simple and opposite. They taper to the tip. The flowers are in clusters in the axils of elaves. They are small and white. The fruit are round berries. They have 2-3 seeds.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows well in shade.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Columbia, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts


How it is grown

It is slow growing.


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