Sacha mistol
Ziziphus mistol

Family: Rhamnaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 4-9 m tall. The trunk can be 20-60 cm across. The branches are hairy and there are spines near the leaves. The leaves are oval and alternate. They are 2-7 cm long. The fruit is 1-5 cm long and red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten fresh or sun-dried or boiled.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ziziphus oblongifolius S. Moore; Ziziphus weberbaueri Pilg.;