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blighia (n)
small genus of western African evergreen trees and shrubs bearing fleshy capsular three-seeded fruits edible when neither unripe nor overripe
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small genus of western African evergreen trees and shrubs bearing fleshy capsular three-seeded fruits edible when neither unripe nor overripe
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Blighia sapida, commonly known as ackee, is a tropical fruit native to West Africa.
The bright red pods of the Blighia sapida tree contain the edible portion of the fruit.
Blighia sapida is a staple in Caribbean cuisine, particularly in dishes like ackee and saltfish.
Consumption of unripe Blighia sapida fruit can be toxic due to the presence of hypoglycin A.
