Prunus virginian or Choke Cherry is a small fruit bearing tree, native to North America. Fruit is edible but with a sour taste. Fruit makes fine jellies, jams and sauces.
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Shepherdia argentea or Buffaloberries is a fruit bearing bush, native to the great plains of North America . Fruit is edible eaten raw or dried. It sweetens after a frost and were used by native people to flavor meat. Buffaloberries are used also in making puddings, juice, pies, preserves, and wines. .
Mangifera altissima or Medang i9s an evergreen, tropical fruit bearing tree indigenous of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Philippines and the Solomon Islands. Fruit is edible, eaten fresh or used in preserves.
Caryodendron orinocense or Taccy Nut, is an edible nut bearing tree. Nuts are valued for eating and are consumed after roasting with a flavor like that of hazelnut.
Pterygota Alata or Buddha Coconut is a deciduous, nut bearing tree indigenous to India, Burma and Bangladesh. Nuts are edible and used medicinally
Heritiera littoralis or Looking Glass Mangrove, is a nut bearing tree, native to Indian and Pacific Ocean regions. Nuts are edible but somewhat poisonous so it is essential first be processed by soaking in cold water.



