Barringtonia edulis (Cut Nut)
Botanical name: Barringtonia edulis
Common names: Cut Nut, Pili Nut
Family: Barringtoniaceae / Lecythidaceae
Origin: Pacific Islands
This is a small evergreen tree from Southwestern Pacific - Fiji, Vanuatu. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine. The edible seeds are sold in local markets, eaten raw or cooked, with a flavor like raw peanuts. The tree is sometimes cultivated in home gardens and around villages. The bark is used in the treatment of stomach ailments.
Similar plants: Barringtonia edulis (Cut Nut)
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