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Cyrtocarpa procera

Cyrtocarpa procera
Photo: Mgomezcardenas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Family
Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)
Grows as
Tree
Edible
Yes, some parts
Native range
Mexico
Climate
seasonally dry tropical

About

The Chupandia (Cyrtocarpa procera) is a tropical species of tree in the sumac family which is found throughout Mexico. It has been cultivated since ancient times, and its edible fruit is still popular in Mexico today. Its bark is used as a substitute for soap. It is a fast-growing tree and can reach a height of 6 meters.

Uses

The small yellow fruit of the tree is edible, growing 2 centimeters in length. The fruit is resinous and has an acid flavor. It is popularly eaten in Mexico today.

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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Cyrtocarpa procera by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.

Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.

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