Coco de mono (Lecythis minor)

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

Native to Central America and South America, Lecythis minor or Coco de Mono is a tropical woody tree. The leaves are oblong with teeth along the edge. The cream flowers form into groups at the ends of branches. The seed has an excellent flavor and usually eaten raw or roasted. It is rich in oil protein and vitamin B.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich in oil, protein and B vitamins. — Seed - raw or roasted.; An excellent flavour.; The seed is rich in oil, protein and B vitamins.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 10)