Anchovy Pear
(grias caulifora)
Also known as river pear
Found near rivers and marshes in Jamaica, Central America and Colombia, the anchovy pear is not actually a pear but a relative of the brazil nut (bertholletia excelsa). The practically branchless tree loves swampy soil and grows its flowers and fruits along its trunk, with its canopy consisting of leaves that can grow up to a meter in length, making it look somewhat like a palm. The fruit is eaten raw, but only when it is completely ripe. Immature fruits are used for pickling and they taste somewhat similar to mango. It is mainly eaten locally and sometimes cultivated to be sold at markets.
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