wild mango

• Nome comum de várias árvores frutíferas tropicais, em especial Irvingia gabonensis, valorizadas por seus frutos comestíveis e sementes usadas na culinária e na medicina tradicional.

A common name for several tropical fruit-bearing trees, particularly Irvingia gabonensis, valued for its edible fruit and seeds used in cooking and traditional medicine.

1. Tropical fruitB2formal

   A type of fruit from certain trees in the genus Irvingia, native to Africa, with a flavor similar to a mango but more fibrous and tart.

   Fruta tropical

   • Wild mango is often used in traditional African sauces and soups.
   • The pulp of the wild mango is dried and ground into a powder.
   • She bought some wild mangoes from the local market.

2. Tree speciesC1formal

   A tree of the genus Irvingia, particularly Irvingia gabonensis, which produces edible fruits and seeds.

   Espécie arbórea

   • The wild mango tree is native to the tropical forests of West Africa.
   • Researchers are studying the nutritional properties of wild mango seeds.
   • Wild mango trees can grow up to 40 meters in height.