Brazil nut
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Brazil-nut |
| Scientific name | Bertholletia excelsa |
| Taxonomic group | Lecythidaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants |
| Date | 1998 |
Brazil nut. Native to tropical forests of South America, brazil nuts are borne inside large spherical pods that can each weigh 2 to 5 lb (1 to 2.5 kg). The world?s supply of brazil nuts is nearly all harvested from wild trees, making this crop an important incentive and tool for protecting native rainforests.
