Spanish Name
Biribá
Scientific Name
Rollinia mucosa
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
Fruit
Recipes
Growth Type
Medium-Tree
Usage
CulinaryNutritionalFruit-FreshPollinator
Life Cycle
Secondary
Origin
South America
Strata Category
Medium
How to eat
Eat raw: cut in half, scoop out flesh with spoon. Spit out seeds. Use also for smoothies, ice cream, or tarts/pankcakes
Nutritional Info
High in vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, and fiber
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidant-rich; traditionally used to reduce fevers and support digestion
Planting Distance
6–8 meters between trees
Harvest Time
2–3 years from planting (faster with grafted trees, slower from seed). Seasonal – typically produces fruit once or twice a year depending on climate.
