Lúcuma
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| Subfamily: | Chrysophylloideae
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| Genus: | Pouteria
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| Species: | P. lucuma
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| Pouteria lucuma (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze
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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 a variety of culinary drinks and desserts. Lucuma is the most popular ice cream flavor in Peru.
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