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Marmelada Alibertia edulis a.k.a. Purui |
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Uses |
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Eaten fresh out of hand, or used to make jellies and sweets. |
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Plant Cultivation |
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Small erect tree, usually only to 10-15ft high. Shiny green leaves
resemble those of the avocado tree. |
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Origin and Distribution |
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Native to open fields in the Amazon River region, Brazil. |
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Related Species |
Rubiaceae
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