Persea ferruginea
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 18 m tall. The small branches are angular. They have a rusty coating.
Persea ferruginea Mez is a synonym of Persea ruizii J. F. Macbr.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 2,800-4,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Persea humboldtii Mez;