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Link to enlarge vase K7784 &#copy; Justin Kerr Charles Zidar
ANCIENT MAYA BOTANICAL RESEARCH

Family:  Sapotaceae
Genus:  Calocarpum
Species:  mammosum
Authority:  (L.) Pierre
Common Name:  mamey or sapayul
Maya Plant Use:  Seeds toasted and ground, and added to posolli Also added to chocolate drink
Notes:  Syn: Pouteria sapota?


Other Plant Photos:

Additional views of the plant species, click on a photo below to view larger image.



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