Parmentiera cereifera or Candle Tree is an evergreen, fruit bearing tree, native to Central and South America. Fruit is edible with an internal white, juicy, sweet flavor, similar to sugar cane, flesh. Fruit is eaten raw or cooked and occasionally made into preserves.
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Borojoa patinoi cuatrec or Borojo is a perennial, fruit bearing tree, native to the Pacific coast of Colombia. Fruit is edible, highly nutritious, It is eaten fresh and used in products such as juices, jams, sauce, wines and ice cream.
Salacca zalacca or Salak is a fruit bearing tree native of Indonesia and Malaysia. Fruit is edible with a flavor reminiscent that of diluted pineapple and lemon juice.
Aegle marmelos or Bael is a deciduous, perennial, subtropical fruit-bearing tree, native to dry woodlands and plains of central and southern India, Nepal, Pakistan, Laos and Thailand. Fruit is edible with a dense, gluey, fragrant pulp. It is consumed fresh or dried. It is one of the most nourishing fruits. Fruit should not be taken in excess.
Fagus sylvatica or European Beech is a nut bearing tree native to Europe. Nuts are edible but bitter with high tannic acid content. It is food for human beings in times of shortage of food or famine.
Zyzygium samarangense, Wax Apple is an evergreen, tropical fruit bearing tree, native to Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines. Fruit is edible, crisp and juicy with a delicious fresh flavor.



