Ticazo-mirim
Plukenetia serrata
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A partly woody vine. It grows 3-5 m tall.
Seeds are rich in antioxidants and omega 3, 6 and 9.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Accia scandens A. St.-Hil.; Botryanthe concolor Klotzsch; and others