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Hunterman’s Nut, Russel river nut
Omphalea megacarpa

Family: Euphorbiaceae


What it is like

A climber.

There are about 20 Omphalea species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Caribbean, India, Leeward Islands, Trinidad, West Indies


How it is used for food

It is popular in the West Indies. It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Nuts


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

In several references it is kept separate from Omphalea diandra;