Pichurim nectandra
Nectandra pichurim

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

It is used as a condiment or flavouring.

Edible parts

flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Keda, Muina, pee-shee, Moena

Synonyms

Aydendron laurel Nees; Laurus pichurim Willd.; Nectandra amara var. australis Griseb. non Meisn. Ocotea pichurim Kunth; Persea pichurim (Kunth) Spreng.;