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Jungleplum

Sideroxylon obtusifolium

A small, purple fruited tree of the South American jungles. The 3/4" fruits ripen to dark purple and have green, translucent pulp with a succulent, sweet flavor.

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Description

A deciduous or semi deciduous tree growing to 20-60 feet. Fruits ripen from January to February in its native range.

Hardiness

Unknown.

Growing Environment

Unknown.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Fruits can be eaten fresh. The tree is not cultivated, but the fruits are sometimes gathered from the wild.

Native Range

Native to northeastern parts of Brazil and South America.

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