Yellow resintree
Protium decandrum
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The aril or layer around the seed is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Aril, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Breu
Synonyms
Amyris decandra (Aub l.) Willd.; Icaca decandra Aubl.;