. Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region . 19. Wild Cherry Prunus capuli This fruit may be eaten raw. It is found in profusion in the cool mountainous regions of Mexico and Guatemala, in both wild and cultivated state, but it is little known farther south except in Ecuador and Peru. The medium-size tree with white flowers is similar to the chokecherry tree of the United States, but the fruits are much larger, being fully the size of ordinary sour cherries. They are red purple, have thin, tender skins, and pale green juicy flesh, and possess an excellent flavor. The wild cherry is
. Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region . 19. Wild Cherry Prunus capuli This fruit may be eaten raw. It is found in profusion in the cool mountainous regions of Mexico and Guatemala, in both wild and cultivated state, but it is little known farther south except in Ecuador and Peru. The medium-size tree with white flowers is similar to the chokecherry tree of the United States, but the fruits are much larger, being fully the size of ordinary sour cherries. They are red purple, have thin, tender skins, and pale green juicy flesh, and possess an excellent flavor. The wild cherry is also called capulin and cereza.
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