Sarcaulus wurdackii
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. It has white sap. Young shoots are hairy. The leaves are spaced and alternate. They are 20-23 cm long by 7-8 cm wide. The flowers are pink.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet rainforest between 250-300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Meego