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Monkey Inga
Inga sessilis
a.k.a. Inga-macaco

A wild, forest ice cream bean with curved fruits that grow to 6-7". Flesh is sweet, with a supposedly pleasant flavor.

Description: A semi-deciduous tree growing to 30-60 feet.

Hardiness: Unknown.

Growing Environment: Unknown.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Fruits can be eaten fresh. The tree is occasionally cultivated locally in its native range.

Native Range: Native to the Atlantic forest region of Brazil.