Tullidor
Rhamnus humboldtiana

Family: Rhamnaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The leaves are dotted and streaked with black glands.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

CAUTION: The fruit causes trembling. This is due to quinones and other chemicals that are toxic. The fruit pulp is eaten raw and the seeds spat out. Caution: The fruit can make you giddy.

The fruit are occasionally eaten. It is eaten especially by children.

Edible parts

Fruit, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cacachila, Capolincillo, Coyotillo, Tullidora

Synonyms

Karwinskia affinis Schltdl.; Karwinskia glandulosa Zucc.; Karwinskia humboldtiana (Schult.) Zucc.; Karwinskia parvifolia Rose;