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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.

Seed Availability

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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.

Related Species

Melastomataceae  
Mouriri pusa
Puca