. Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region . 45. Breadnut Brosimum Alicastrum Several varieties of the breadnut, all much alike, grow in the Caribbean region. They are tall trees with milky sap and small, round yellowish fruits which often cover the ground beneath the trees. The fruit is eaten raw, stone and all. The single large seeds or stones are edible raw or boiled; in time of famine in Central America they are eaten in large quantities. The leaves and branches furnish excellent fodder for cattle and horses. The breadnut is known as ojoche, ojushte and ojuste from Costa Rica to
. Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region . 45. Breadnut Brosimum Alicastrum Several varieties of the breadnut, all much alike, grow in the Caribbean region. They are tall trees with milky sap and small, round yellowish fruits which often cover the ground beneath the trees. The fruit is eaten raw, stone and all. The single large seeds or stones are edible raw or boiled; in time of famine in Central America they are eaten in large quantities. The leaves and branches furnish excellent fodder for cattle and horses. The breadnut is known as ojoche, ojushte and ojuste from Costa Rica to Guatemala; gudimaro in Cuba, masica in Honduras and ramon in Guatemala.
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