Wild ackee (Cupania americana)

Wild ackee, a reference photo — Photo: Descourtilz, J. Theodore.; Descourtilz, M. E.; Pichard. · Public domain

Cupania americana, commonly known as guara, is a species of tree in the family of Sapindaceae which grows in moist tropical areas of Central and South America. It has traditional uses for food and medicine.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Wild ackee 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

Cupania dentata
Cupania vernalis
Diploglottis diphyllostegia
Diploglottis australis
Ormosia coccinea

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Sapindales
Family: Sapindaceae
Genus: Cupania
Species: Cupania americana

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