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Morisonia macrophylla

Family: Capparaceae


What it is like

A shrub. The leaves are alternate. The fruit is narrow and cylinder shaped.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Ecuador, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Guineo de monte, Maduro, Pu'su pira, Runa pahu, Tukuta

Synonyms

Capparidastrum macrophyllum (Kunth) Hutch.; Capparis iltisiana Ruiz; Capparis macrophylla Kunth; Capparis magnifica Gilg ex Ule;