Mangosteen, Lemon drop

₡2,550.00

SKU: 1105 Category:

Scientific name: Garcinia intermedia

Family: Clusiaceae

Origin: Mexico and C America

Medicinal use: The jorco (Garcinia intermedia) is an evergreen tree of the Clusiaceae family of edible fruits. They are also called mameyillo. The fruit is a spheroid capsule that measures between 2 to 5 cm long and up to 6 cm in diameter. The scarce pulp or edible part has an acid taste, said fruit is eaten ripe or raw.

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