Souari Nut. Butter Nut (Caryocar nuciferum)

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

Caryocar nuciferum is an evergreen Tree growing to 45 m (147ft) by 30 m (98ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious, rich, almond-like flavour and are enclosed in a hard shell. — Seed - raw or cooked.; The large, soft, white kernels have a delicious, rich, almond-like flavour and are enclosed in a hard shell.; The seed contains over 60% fat.; The kidney-shaped kernel is usually well over 5cm long and 2cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Deep loams and fertile sandy soils in riverside forests. (Zone 10)