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Leandra agrestis

Family: Melastomataceae


What it is like

A shrub.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, South America


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Clidemia agrestis D. Don.; Clidemia depauperata DC.; Oxymeris agrestis Triana; Staphidium agreste Naudin; Melastoma agrestis Aubl.;