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Parmentiera aculeata (Kunth) Seem.

Parmentiera aculeata (Kunth) Seem.

Parmentiera aculeata
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Parmentiera aculeata (Kunth) Seem.. Parmentiera aculeata, commonly known as cow okra, cuajilote, guajilote, huachilote, or pepino kat, is a species of flowering tree in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is known primarily for its edible fruit and medicinal properties.

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Native range

Native range not recorded for this plant. Often a non-native cultivar or naturalized garden plant.

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