Herrania purpurea (Monkey Cocoa )
Botanical name: Herrania purpurea
Common name: Monkey Cocoa
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Costa Rica - Panama






Named Monkey Cocoa because of the fact that its fruit is very similar to Cocoa (Theobroma cacao, used to make chocolate) and because the delicious and refreshing pulp which surrounds the seeds is well liked by monkeys.
Similar plants: Herrania purpurea (Monkey Cocoa )
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