Pradosia lactescens

Pradosia lactescens is a species of large tree in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to the Atlantic forests of Brazil, and is most commonly known by the name buranhém. The species is cauliflorous, with red flowers being followed by small, edible, yellow fruit.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Pradosia lactescens 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

• Chrysophyllum cuneifolium
• Epicharis parasitica
• Cynometra cauliflora
• Drypetes natalensis
• Syzygium cormiflorum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Family

Sapotaceae

Genus

Pradosia

Species

Pradosia lactescens

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