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Molle michi
Schinus johnstonii

Family: Anacardiaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall. The leaves are of 2 forms. The fruit is 7-8 mm across. They are green and red when ripe.


Where it is found

It grows in the Patagonian steppe in Argentina. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina (country/location of origin), South America (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or boiled with added sugar to make a drink.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Molle

Synonyms