Nectandra pichurim
(Kunth) Mez
Pichurim nectandra
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Wikimedia Commons - Descourtilz, J. Theodore.; Descourtilz, M. E.; Pichard.
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What to Eat
Edible parts: flavouring
The plant is used as a condiment and flavouring agent.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant
Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Grenada, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Paraguay, Suriname, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, United States, Uruguay, St Vincent, Venezuela
How to Identify
A tropical tree in the Lauraceae family. Nectandra pichurim is valued for its aromatic properties.
Names & Synonyms
Keda, Muina, pee-shee, Moena
Aydendron laurel NeesLaurus pichurim Willd.Nectandra amara var. australis Griseb. non Meisn.
Ocotea pichurim KunthPersea pichurim (Kunth) Spreng.
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M., 2008, World Dictionary of Trees. Wood and Forest Science Department. Laval University, Quebec, Qc Canada. (Internet database http://www.wdt.qc.ca)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 479
