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Thorny lacmellea
Lacmellea armata

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A tree. The trunk is spiny. It has milky sap. The flowers are white. The fruit are like plums and are edible.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Zschokkea armata Pittier;