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Pequi

Caryocar coriaceum

A souari nut relative bearing large, 3-4", green skinned fruits containing large edible seeds. The pulp can be eaten fresh and has a mildly sweet flavor.

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Description

A semi-deciduous tree growing to 20-40 feet. Fruits ripen in its native environment from November to December.

Hardiness

Unknown, but likely not frost hardy.

Growing Environment

Unknown.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The pulp is edible when raw, but is commonly cooked. The seeds (nuts) are edible as well.

Native Range

Native to portions of central and eastern Brazil.

Related Species

Caryocaraceae  
Caryocar brasiliense
Souari Nut
Caryocar coriaceum
Pequi