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Pouteria stipitata

Family: Sapotaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The leaves are oval and 6-13 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The fruit have a rough warty skin and are yellow. They are 2-12 cm long by 1.6 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests that loose many leaves and up to 200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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