Thaumatococcus daniellii

Common name: Sweet prayer plant

Other common names: Miracle berry, Miracle fruit

Names in non-English languages: French

Description

The sweetest natural substance known. Reported to be up to three hundred times sweeter than sugar, of the same weight and that despite this sweetness has a low caloric value. Does not promote tooth decay. A potential invasive species in Australia, found currently on the fringe of tropical rain forests. [SC]

Where it grows


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