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Jacaratia

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Jacaratia
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Jacaratia is a genus of shrubs or trees in the family Caricaceae. They are native to South and Central America.[2]

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Some species of the genus are edible to humans and served in restaurants as a delicacy.[3][2]

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Species

The following species are recognized:[4]

  • Jacaratia chocoensis A.H.Gentry & Forero
  • Jacaratia corumbensis Kuntze
  • Jacaratia digitata (Poepp. & Endl.) Solms
  • Jacaratia dolichaula (Donn.Sm.) Woodson
  • Jacaratia heptaphylla (Vell.) A.DC.
  • Jacaratia mexicana A.DC.
  • Jacaratia spinosa (Aubl.) A.DC.

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