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Chestnut Vine

Dicella nucifera

A fairly rare vine native to Southern Brazil bearing 1" fruits that contain 2-4 large seeds (nuts) which are edible and have a sweet flavor.

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Description

An evergreen vine that can grow to several dozen feet. Flowers are small, red and yellow in color and have a look akin to some of their relatives such as the acerola.

Hardiness

Unknown.

Growing Environment

Unknown.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The nuts are eaten raw or cooked and supposedly have a very good flavor.

Native Range

Native to higher altitude forests of Southern Brazil.

Related Species

Malpighiaceae  
Bunchosia armeniaca
Peanut Butter Fruit
Byrsonima basiloba
Field Nance
Byrsonima crassiflora
Nance
Dicella nucifera
Chestnut Vine
Malpighia punicifolia
Acerola