Lecythidaceae
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The Lecythidaceae is a family of about 20 genera and 250-300 species woody plants native to tropical South America.
The most important member of the family in world trade is the Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa), valued for its edible nuts; the Paradise nut (Lecythis species) is also eaten.
