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Borojoa patinoi (Borojó)

This fruit is delicious as a cold drink. It is harvested when it seems to be overripe and looks like an rotten apple. It is famous for its aphrodisiac properties.

    • Common names: Fruito cabezon, puruí

    • Botanical family: Rubiaceae

    • Geographic origin: Tropical Pacific Coast

    • Current geographic distribution: Tropical America

    • Pollination: Insects, hummingbirds & birds

    • Uses: Edible fruits, medicinal plant (aphrodisiac properties)
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