| Bacuri | |
| Platonia insignis |
A pleasantly flavored, yellow-orange, round fruit that can grow to about the size of an orange. It has a sticky white pulp with a sort of sweet and sour flavor.
Description: A large deciduous tree that can reach over 100ft.
Hardiness: Unknown.
Growing Environment: Unstudied. Probably needs a fairly humid tropical environment.
Propagation: By seeds, which should be plated fresh.
Uses: The fruits are eaten fresh in its native range and used to flavor beverages. Fruits contain high amounts of vitamin C.
Native Range: Native to the Bolivian Amazonian region.