The Corynocarpaceae family is a group of flowering plants found in South America, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. One interesting aspect of this family is its unique fruit, which resembles a small pumpkin and is edible when ripe. In Chile, the fruit of some species is harvested and used to make a sweet liqueur called “miel de ulmo”, which is popular among locals and tourists alike.
Another interesting story is about the Peruvian Corynocarpus tree, which was thought to be extinct for more than 100 years until a single specimen was discovered in a botanical garden. This discovery led to efforts to preserve and propagate the species, and it can now be found in several countries around the world. This is just one example of how the Corynocarpaceae family plays an important role in conservation efforts and the preservation of biodiversity.
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Corynocarpus is the only genus of plants in the family Corynocarpaceae and includes five species. It is native to New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu.
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