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Rata

Scientific Name: Garcinia dulcis (Roxb.) Kurz
Family: Clusiaceae

Picture and some of the text courtesy of USDA

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Andaman Islands

Growth Habits: Tree up to 20 feet tall (6 m)

Watering Needs: Regular water

Propagation: Seeds, air layering

Fruiting Habits:
The Rata, bears pale orange, plumlike fruit, 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm). The fruit may be eaten fresh, or made into jam.

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