Ziziphus amole

Family: Rhamnaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-12 m tall. The fruit are round and red and 1 cm across.

Where it is found

A tropical and subtropical plant. It grows from near sea level to 1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cholulo, Corongoro

Synonyms

Rhamnus amole Sesse & Moc.; Ziziphus sonorensis f. brevipedunculata Suess.; Ziziphus endlichii Loes.; Ziziphus seleri Loes.; Ziziphus sonorensis S. Watson;