Cimarron plum (Cyrtocarpa edulis)

Cimarron plum, a reference photo — Photo: Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Cyrtocarpa edulis is a species of perennial sarcocaulescent tree commonly known as the Cimarrón plum or Cape wild-plum. It is in the genus Cyrtocarpa, and is endemic to Baja California Sur. This plant is characterized by fleshy stems, twisted branches and an edible drupe.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Cimarron plum 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

Bursera hindsiana
Commiphora mollis
Bursera filicifolia
Bursera littoralis

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Sapindales
Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Cyrtocarpa
Species: Cyrtocarpa edulis

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