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Lecythis ampla is a species of woody plant in the family Lecythidaceae, which also includes the Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa). Common names include coco, olla de mono, jicaro and salero.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Lecythis ampla being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Bertholletia excelsa
- Carapa guianensis
- Lecythis pisonis
- Pterygota brasiliensis
- Lecythis minor
- Alsomitra macrocarpa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Ericales
- Family
- Lecythidaceae
- Genus
- Lecythis
- Species
- Lecythis ampla
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