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Vitex polygama var. bakeri

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 12 m tall. There are golden hairs on the young shoots, leaf stalks and the underside of the leaves. The leaves are compound with 5 leaflets arranged like fingers on a hand. The fruit is a dull yellowish purple. The flesh of the fruit is edible.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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