What does «capulín» mean in Spanish?
- Pinkish tree of American origin whose fruits are similar to cherries. Scientific name: Prunus salicifolia. Native to the valley of Mexico, from Sonora to Chiapas and Veracruz, and perhaps the west of Guatemala. It has been cultivated in Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.
♦ Used in: Mexico - Common name for other plants such as Eugenia capuli and Trema micrantha.
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♦ Used in: Salvador - Capulin; capulin cherry.
♦ Used in: Mexico