Caryocar brasiliense
| Pequi | |
|---|---|
| Caryocar brasiliense flowers and leaves | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Caryocaraceae |
| Genus: | Caryocar |
| Species: | C. brasiliense |
| Binomial name | |
| Caryocar brasiliense | |
| Synonyms | |
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Caryocar brasiliensis (lapsus) | |
Caryocar brasiliense, known as pequi (Portuguese pronunciation: [piˈki], [peˈki]) or "souari nut", like its congeners, is an edible fruit popular in some areas of Brazil, especially in Centerwestern Brazil.
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