Jarilla caudata

(Brandegee) Stand

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit are eaten.

It is a tropical plant.

Mexico,

Countries: Mexico

A succulent herb in the Caricaceae family native to tropical regions, grown for its fruit.

Names & Synonyms

Jarilla

References (1)

Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793