Prunus rhamnoides

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit is edible.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Mexico,

Countries: Mexico

How to Identify

A tropical tree in the Rosaceae family that grows approximately 20 m tall, with edible fruit.

Wikipedia

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Prunus rhamnoides, Spanish: coralillo, Nahuatl languages: calaomit, and also iza and mataiza, is a species of Prunus in the family Rosaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a tree 7.5 to 15 m tall. A shade tolerant species, it is considered an indicator of forest health. Local people use its timber for construction and household implements.