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Chrysobalanus icaco, Cocoplum, Icaco
 Chrysobalanus icaco
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Cocoplum, Icaco
Origin: Central America
Can be used for bonsailarge shrub 5-10 ftsmall shrub 2-5 ftfull sunregular wateredible

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.


 
Chrysobalanus icaco, Cocoplum, Icaco

Chrysobalanus icaco, Cocoplum, Icaco


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