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Mamoko
Hedyachras philippinensis

Family: Sapindaceae


What it is like

A medium sized tree. The leaves are alternate and compound with 4 to 5 pairs of opposite leaflets. These are pointed at the tip and rounded or pointed at the base. The flowers are small and greenish with a disagreeable smell. The occur in considerable numbers in compound flowering shoots. The fruit are 5 to 6 cm across and round, with a smooth thin skin and are fleshy.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. They occur in the Philippines in Laguna in areas of shrub and in forests along streams at low altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia


How it is used for food

The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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