
Caricaceae FAMILY
Jarilla heterophylla
Jarilla heterophylla
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Jarilla heterophylla is a herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 1 metre tall[ 411 Title Trees and Shrubs of Mexico Publication Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol 23 Author Standley P.C. Publisher Smithsonian Institution; Washington Year 1926 ISBN Description Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. The fruit is often sold in local markets in Mexico.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeCentral America - Mexico.
HabitatNot known