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Puca 
Mouriri pusa

An extremely rare fruit from the Amazon, the Puca grow to an inch or so, with an oblong shape and a brownish, purple skin. Beneath the thin skin is revealing a reportedly sweet and very tasty pulp.

Description: A short to medium, semi-deciduous tree to 10-25ft. The fragrant flowers are born in small clusters.

Hardiness: Unknown.

Growing Environment: Unknown.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: The fruits are not widely known, but are eaten fresh.

Native Range: Native to a few parts of Northeast and Central Brazil.