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Strychnos melinoniana

Family: Loganiaceae


What it is like

A climbing shrub. It has tendrils. The fruit are oval and 3 cm long by 2 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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