Urera nitida
(Vell.) Brack
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves, Fruit
Where to Find It
It is a subtropical plant.
Brazil*, South America,
How to Identify
A subtropical shrub in the Urticaceae family with edible leaves and fruit.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Urera nitida is a species of flowering plant from the family Urticaceae. It is native to Brazil.
Names & Synonyms
Urtiga-da-praia, Urtiga-de-laite
Urera baccifera var. angustifolia Wedd.Urera denticulata Miq.Urtica nitida Vell.
References (4)
- Brack, P., et al, 2020, Frutas nativas do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil: riqueza e potencial alimentício. Native fruits of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: richness and potential as food. Rodriguésia 71: e0310201
- INFOODSUpdatedFGU-list.xls
- Kinupp, V. F., 2007, Plantas alimenticias nao-convencionais da regiao metropolitana de Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil p 106
- Kinupp, V. F. & Bergman, I., 2008, Protein and minerals of native species, potential vegetables and fruits. Cienc.Tecnol. Aliment. Vol. 28 No. 4 Campinas Oct/Dec.
