Vitex mollis
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. It grows 18 m tall. The bark is brown. The leaf stalks are long. The leaves have leaflets. There are usually 3 leafets. They are oblong and 12 cm long. They have velvety hairs underneath. The flowers are in small groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 2 cm across and bluish-black.
Also put in the family Verbenaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or used for juice. They are better stewed.
Fruit are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Atuto, Coyotomate, Cuayotomate, Hualamo, Igualama, Uvalama