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Vasconcellea sphaerocarpa

Family: Caricaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It occurs at high altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, South America


How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Carica sphaerocarpa Garcia-Barr. & Hern. Cam.;