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Peritassa campestris

Peritassa campestris

An exotic Brazilian native fruit with a roughly round shape, yellow skin, and a translucent white pulp that has a sweet flavor. The pulp tends to adhere to seeds and flesh, making it somewhat difficult to eat.

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Description

A small shrub growing to 3-5 feet. Flowering occurs from August to October in its native range, with fruits ripening a couple of months later from October through November.

Hardiness

Growing Environment

Unknown.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The fruits can be eaten fresh, but this tree is generally not cultivated.

Native Range

Native to savanna and scrubland areas of Brazil.

Related Species

Celastraceae  
Catha edulis
Khat
Peritassa campestris
Peritassa campestris