TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Herrania purpurea
Monkey CocoaFamily: 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.
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