A genus of tropical South American trees known for producing large, oily nuts that are edible and commercially valuable.
From Greek 'karyon' (nut) plus 'car-' or 'cary-' (possibly relating to the Carya genus or meaning 'nut-bearer'). Scientific names often combine Greek roots.
Caryocar trees produce 'piquá' nuts that indigenous peoples of the Amazon have used for centuries, and they're now becoming popular in health food markets worldwide as a sustainable rainforest product.
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