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Umari
Poraqueiba sericea
A rare, medium sized fruit having a passing resemblance to the mango. The fruits can grow to around 3-4" and ripen with yellow skin. Flesh is yellow-orange, aromatic, with a flavor often described as unique.
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Description
An evergreen tree to 40-75 feet.
Hardiness
Unknown.
Growing Environment
Unknown.
Propagation
By seeds.
Uses
The fruits are eaten fresh and often served with manihot flour. They are quite popular in the Amazon region and can often be found in local markets. The tree is commercialized on a small scale.
Native Range
Native to the Amazon region.
Related Species
| Icacinaceae | |||
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Poraqueiba sericea Umari |
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