Chewing Gum Fruit Live Plant (Thespesia garckeana) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Source of Protein and Carbohydrates:

Source of Protein and Carbohydrates: Provides a balanced energy source for a healthy lifestyle

Common Names: Biriba

China (Hainan

Cultural and Environmental Importance

Growth Time: The tree begins to set fruit in 3 to 4 years from seed

Chewing Gum Fruit Live Plant (Thespesia garckeana) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Source of Protein and Carbohydrates:Chewing Gum fruit or Snot Apple is an evergreen or semi deciduous shrub or small, spreading tree usually growing 3 13 metres tall but with occasional specimens to 20 metres. Gathered from the wild, it provides food, medicines, fibre and fuel. The edible fruit is sometimes sold in local markets. The tree is sometimes protected when growing around farms and homesteads, and is also planted for shade and as an ornamental. The ripe fruit carpels are