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Chrysophyllum imperiale is a tropical tree of the family Sapotaceae native to eastern South America. It is currently classified as an endangered species. Its fruits were very much appreciated by the first emperor of Brazil, Pedro I and his son Pedro II, who exported specimens of the tree as an offering to various botanical gardens around the world, including Sydney and Lisbon.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Chrysophyllum
- Family
- Sapotaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Royal Tree
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