| Chestnut Vine | |
| Dicella nucifera |
A fairly rare vine native to Southern Brazil bearing 1" fruits that contain 2-4 large seeds (nuts) which are edible and have a sweet flavor.
Description: An evergreen vine that can grow to several dozen feet. Flowers are small, red and yellow in color and have a look akin to some of their relatives such as the acerola.
Hardiness: Unknown.
Growing Environment: Unknown.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: The nuts are eaten raw or cooked and supposedly have a very good flavor.
Native Range: Native to higher altitude forests of Southern Brazil.