Mito
Vasconcellea candicans
Family: Caricaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are 22 (45) Carica species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw and used in jellies and preserves. They are also used in vegetable and savoury dishes.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chungay, Chunkay, Jerju, Odeque, Sozoranga, Toronche chicope, Uliucana
Synonyms
Carica candicans A. Gray;