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;