Phoradendron carneum

Urb.

SantalaceaeFruit
Phoradendron carneum
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Phoradendron carneum
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Phoradendron carneum
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit is eaten.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Mexico,

Countries: Mexico

How to Identify

A tropical shrub or mistletoe in the Santalaceae family that grows attached to other plants, producing edible fruit.

Names & Synonyms

Injerto

Phoradendron amplifolium Trel.
References (2)
  • Cruz, I. M., et al, 2015, Edible fruits and seeds in the State of Mexico. Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Agricolas. Vol. 6. Num. 2 pp 331-346
  • Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793

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