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Freycinetia monticola

Family: Pandanaceae


What it is like

A climber. The leaves are long and narrow.

There are about 100-175 Freycinetia species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Austral Is, Marquesas, New Caledonia, Pacific, Vanuatu


How it is used for food

The fleshy flower bracts are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Floral bracts


How it is grown


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