Jacaratia is a genus of shrubs or trees in the family Caricaceae. They are native to South and Central America.
Some species of the genus are edible to humans and served in restaurants as a delicacy.
Species The following species are recognized:
Jacaratia chocoensis A.H.Gentry & Forero Jacaratia corumbensis Kuntze Jacaratia digitata (Poepp. & Endl.) Solms Jacaratia dolichaula (Donn.Sm.) Woodson Jacaratia heptaphylla (Vell.) A.DC. Jacaratia mexicana A.DC. Jacaratia spinosa (Aubl.) A.DC.
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