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Chrysophyllum argenteum, Caimito de mono, Bastard Redwood

Chrysophyllum argenteum

Caimito de mono, Bastard Redwood
Family: Sapotaceae
Origin: South America
Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterRegular waterEdible plantEthnomedical plant.
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The plant is harvested from the wild for its edible fruit, wood and medicinal uses. Edible milky fruit. Leaves very variable in shape.


Similar plants:


Chrysophyllum argenteum, Caimito de mono, Bastard Redwood


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