Sarcomphalus amole

Botanical Description

Sarcomphalus amole is a shrub or small tree growing 2 - 12 metres tall[ 411 Title Trees and Shrubs of Mexico Publication Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol 23 Author Standley P.C. Publisher Smithsonian Institution; Washington Year 1926 ISBN Description Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its edible fruit, medicinal use and as a soap substitute.