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Macoubea witotorum

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A tree. The fruit are large. They are kidney shaped. They are 16 cm long and 9 cm wide.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, South America


How it is used for food

The tip of the fruit is cut off and the pulp sucked out without eating the seeds.

It is a cultivated food plant. The fruit are popular.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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