Lúcuma
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| Species: | P. lucuma |
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| Pouteria lucuma (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze | |
Lucuma fruits are found in Peru and Chile. Lucuma have been eaten for many centuries. Anthropologists have found ancient burial sites with lucuma seeds.[1]
Lucuma is used in many different drinks and desserts. Lucuma is the most popular ice cream flavor in Peru.[source?]
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