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| Chrysobalanus icaco Family: Chrysobalanaceae Cocoplum, Icaco Origin: Central America ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The mature fruits are 1 to 2 inches in length and ovoid or globular. The thin skin of the fruit varies from pinkish white, to red, to purplish black. The white, cottony pulp adheres to the single large ridged seed and is somewhat insipid in taste. The cocoplum is generally stewed with sugar after the skins have been removed. It can also be used for jelly and jam, and the seeds can be roasted as nuts. |
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