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.