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Velvet shingle
Monstera tuberculata

Family: Araceae


What it is like

A climbing plant. The leaves are oval and 8-18 cm long by 5-11 cm wide. The flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves and hang down. The fruit occur as a cluster and are 7-11 cm by 4.5-5.5 cm wide. They are green.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers


How it is grown


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