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Tortoise's caja
Spondias testudinis

Family: Anacardiaceae


What it is like

A large tree. It can be 65 m high. The leaves have opposite leaflets along the stalk and one at the end.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Caja-acu, Caja de jaboti, Cajarana-de-anta, Casharena del monte, Tapereba-de-veado, Ubos, Ubos colorado, Ushum

Synonyms