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Saurauia lehmannii

Family: Actinidaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 7 m tall. The flowers have 5 white petals. The fruit are green.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in both lowlands and high altitude moist forests. It has been recorded at 1,850 m above sea level in Ecuador.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Ecuador (country/location of origin), South America


How it is used for food

The fruit tastes like honey.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Sutsa

Synonyms