Strychnos trinervis

(Vell.) Mart.

Guirajoiba

LoganiaceaeFruitPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Strychnos trinervis
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

Fruit can be eaten.

Known Hazards

Fruit can cause flatulence.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Brazil, South America,

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

How to Identify

A scrambling shrub. It grows 3-6 m long. It the forest it can be 10-15 m long.

Names & Synonyms
Gardenia trinervis Vell.Strychnos blumenaviensis Gilg.Strychnos gomesiana Casar.Strychnos triplinervia Mart. [Illegitimate]
References (1)
  • www.colecionandofrutas.org

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