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Paullinia elegans

Family: Sapindaceae


What it is like

A creeper or vine. The leaves have 5 leaflets. The flowers are white. The fruit are red.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Uruguay


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - aril


How it is grown


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