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Rediscovering the breadnut tree in Colombia

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Esteban Pardo | Carolina Quesada
September 16, 2024

Brosimum alicastrum - commonly called the guáimaro or breadnut tree - grows in Central American dry forest areas. Its leaves, milky sap and roots are used as medicines, while its seeds are viewed by many as a superfood.

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