Caryocar
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Authority
Maguire, Bassett. 1972. The botany of the Guayana Highland--part IX. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 1-832.
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Family
Caryocaraceae
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Scientific Name
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Discussion
Type. Caryocar nuciferum ~L.
Caryocar contains 17 species which range from Costa Rica to southern Brazil and Paraguay. Five species are represented in Guayana.