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Mamaozinho
Jacaratia heptaphylla

Family: Caricaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 5 m tall and can be 8 m tall when in forest.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, 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

Jacaratia-mirim

Synonyms

Carica heptaphylla Vell.;