Jamaican cobnut
Omphalea triandra
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m tall.
There are about 20 Omphalea species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in wet woodlands on limestone. It grows up to 1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Tropical America, West Indies
How it is used for food
The seeds are roasted and eaten after the embryo is removed. The seeds yield an edible oil.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, seeds - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cobnut