JacaratiaJacaratia is a genus of shrubs or trees in the family Caricaceae. They are native to South and Central America.Some species of the genus are edible to humans and served in restaurants as a delicacy.SpeciesThe following species are recognized:Jacaratia chocoensis A.H.Gentry & ForeroJacaratia corumbensis KuntzeJacaratia digitata SolmsJacaratia dolichaula WoodsonJacaratia heptaphylla A.DC.Jacaratia mexicana A.DC.Jacaratia spinosa A.DC.