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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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