Brazilian Boxwood (Esenbeckia leiocarpa)

Family: Rutaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Esenbeckia leiocarpa is a flowering plant belonging to the Rutaceae family that is native to Brazil. It is deciduous with a dense, rounded crown. It grows up to 30 m tall with a bole diameter of 40 cm. Due to its heavy and decay-resistant wood, it has been considered as 'vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Broadleaved, semideciduous forests, found only in dense, primary formations. (Zone 10)