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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.
Lucuma is used in many different drinks and desserts. Lucuma is the most popular ice cream flavor in Peru.[source?]
