Is Candle Fruit Edible? Your Guide to *Parmentiera cereifera*
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Despite its unusual, waxy appearance that resembles a candle, the fruit of the *Parmentiera cereifera* tree is indeed edible when ripe, a fact known in its native Central and South America for centuries. This fibrous fruit, often used ornamentally, possesses a unique, mild flavor that is surprisingly palatable.
