Varete
Parinari sprucei

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are oval and 9-15 cm long by 5-6 cm wide. They are rounded at the base and taper to the tip. The flowers are in small groups at the ends of branches. The fruit is oblong and 5-6 cm long by 3 cm wide. They have a hard shell and fleshy pulp.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows along rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pasa, Pasa comestible, Uimaru, Uara, Varete, Vimaru, Waashe, Wara

Synonyms

Ferolia sprucei (Hooker f.) Kuntze;