Yoco, Yoko
Paullinia yoco
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A vine. The stems can be 12 cm across. They attach to other plants by tendrils.
It contains caffeine.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Colombia (country/location of origin), Ecuador (country/location of origin), Peru (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
A caffeine rich drink is made from the bark. Caution:
Edible parts
Bark - coffee, stems - drink, fruit