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Curiola

Pouteria torta

Small, egg-shaped fruit with a green to brownish skin and soft, white pulp.

Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Curiola. Please visit our seed store to view current selections.

Description

Small or medium sized tree up to 30ft. Small red flowers are borne in late Fall-early Winter.

Hardiness

Unknown.

Growing Environment

Unknown.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Eaten fresh, or used in beverages and preserves.

Native Range

Native to wet rain forest regions of Amazonia and Eastern Brazil, often near river banks and swamps. Rarely cultivated.

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