Manilkara chicle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Manilkara chicle |
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Manilkara
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chicle
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Achras chicle Pittier
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Manilkara chicle is a tropical evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. The tree ranges from Veracruz in Mexico south to Atlántico in Colombia. It yields a natural gum known as chicle, traditionally used in making chewing gum and other products.
See also
In Spanish: Manilkara chicle para niños
- Manilkara zapota, the sapodilla tree
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