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Oval-leaf strongback
Bourreria ovata

Family: Boraginaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The fruit are small and round and red.

There are 70 Bourreria species.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bahamas, Central America, North America, Turks & Caicos, USA


How it is used for food

The bark is used as tea. The fruit are eaten.

The fruit are not very attractive.

Edible parts

Fruit, bark - tea, leaves - tea


How it is grown


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