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Quique
Hesperomeles obtusifolia var. microphylla

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A shrub.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

The fruit are used for drinks and marmalade.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Arrayan, Cerote, Cerote hembra, Quique

Synonyms

Hesperomeles obtusifolia var. pernettyoides (Wedd.) Romoleroux; Hesperomeles pernettyoides var. microphylla Wedd.;