Philodendron brasiliense

Engl.

Taruba, Caruba

AraceaeFruitPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Philodendron brasiliense
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Philodendron brasiliense
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(c) Wagner Nogueira, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Philodendron brasiliense
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(c) Wagner Nogueira, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit is eaten.

Known Hazards

Contains oxalates.

Where to Find It

It is a subtropical plant.

Brazil, South America,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

How to Identify

A subtropical shrub in the Araceae family growing 80 cm to 2 m tall. The fruit is edible.

Names & Synonyms
Philodendron cymbispathum Engl.
References (1)
  • www.colecionandofrutas.org

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