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Scientific Name: Sterculia foetida

Common Name(s): Sterculia

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: fruit

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	CAUTION--Avoid eating large quantities. The seeds may have a laxative effect.
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Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Description: Sterculias are tall trees, rising in some instances to 30 meters. Their leaves are either undivided or palmately lobed. Their flowers are red or purple. The fruit of all sterculias is similar in aspect, with a red, segmented seedpod containing many edible black seeds.
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Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Habitat and Distribution: There are over 100 species of sterculias distributed through all warm or tropical climates. They are mainly forest trees.
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Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: The large, red pods produce a number of edible seeds. The seeds of all sterculias are edible and have a pleasant taste similar to cocoa. You can eat them like nuts, either raw or roasted.
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Cayman Islands

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