Vutu kana (Barringtonia edulis)

Family: Lecythidaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Barringtonia edulis is an evergreen Tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Moths, Bats. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour like raw peanuts. — Seed - raw or cooked.; A flavour like raw peanuts.; The seed kernel inside the hard shell can be 3cm by 1cm in size.; Fruit - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Dense and open forests, woodland and grassland, at elevations up to 400 metres. Humid sites. (Zone 10)