Paschal ardisia
Ardisia paschalis
Family: Primulaceae
What it is like
A tree. The fruit are yellow and round.
There are about 250-300 Ardisia species. They are mainly in the tropics. Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Camaca, Capulin, Chilil, Morrito, Popo shibi, Shibi, Xilil
Synonyms
Ardisia dichropetala Standl.; Ardisia matudai Lundell; Ibarraea paschalis (Donn.Sm.) Lundell; Icacorea paschalis (Donn.Sm.) Standl.;