Pochote
Ceiba aesculifolia subsp. parvifolia
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are 4-15 Ceiba species. Also put in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
The roots are eaten raw. The seeds are eaten raw or put into stews or fried.
Edible parts
Root, seeds
How it is grown
Trees take 5-10 years before fruiting.