Pseudobombax ellipticoideum
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree.
In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Honduras
How it is used for food
The root of young trees is eaten.
It is a famine food.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Amapola, Ampalo blanca, Chak k'uy che'. Ch'ul che', Couste, Gele, Guigui, Kuxche, Luya, Tambor, Tetique, Tindusa, Xana col, Xiloxocbiti