Tarume, Taruma
Miconia lutescens
Family: Melastomataceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the dry and humid Andes between 1,800-2,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Ecuador (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Taruma