Duguetia peruviana Fruit plant (Duguetia peruviana) Plant Type:Seedling plant Butter Fruit

Butter Fruit

native to South America and Panama

making harvesting easier

Cotyledons are a common market produce used in soups and as a food flavoring

particularly Borneo

Duguetia peruviana Fruit plant (Duguetia peruviana) Plant Type:Seedling plant Butter FruitDuguetia peruviana: Botanical Name: Duguetia peruviana General Information: Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree Distribution: Low elevation rainforests in coastal Ecuador, probably not in Peru Growth Habits: Likes light shade when young, Slow growth in the first few years Fruit: Bright red fruits, Pleasant sweet flavor, Edible, and can be eaten raw, Rounded and lobed. Cultivation Information: Bloom Time Fruiting: 3 to 4 Years Maintenance Required: