Pekea Nut (Caryocar brasiliense)

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species, and I was like a kid in a candy store!

This is one of the tallest of the trees here, and during my visit they were all in fruit.

Popular names: Pequi or souari nut.

Native range is Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay.

Pekea Nut (Caryocar brasiliense)

Last Updated on 6 April, 2023 by morten

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