Nana cherry
Acanthosyris falcata
Family: Santalaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
There are 3 Acanthosyris species. They occur in temperate South America.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in humid soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Uruguay
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten raw. They have a pleasant taste.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ampanteno, En chorote, Jwateenuk, Katoshuk, Sachapera, Saucillo, Yawhanmo, Yva he'e