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Capulin (Noun)

Mexican black cherry tree having edible fruit.

Nouns denoting plants.

The capulin tree is a versatile and widely cultivated species in Mexico, providing shade, timber, and edible fruit.
In many parts of Mexico, capulins are eaten fresh, used in jams and preserves, or made into a sweet and tangy syrup.
The capulin cherries are small, round fruits with a deep red to almost black color, and a sweet-tart taste, reminiscent of a combination of cherries and plums.
Researchers are exploring the capulin tree's potential as a drought-resistant, small-fruit-producing cultivar that could be grown commercially in regions with similar climates.
In rural areas of Mexico, villagers often gather capulins from trees growing wild, using the fruit, leaves, and bark for food, medicine, and traditional remedies.

Mexican black cherry.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The desert landscape in New Mexico is dotted with capulin trees bearing pink flowers and delicious fruit.
Capulin, also known as the Mexican black cherry, grows wild in riparian zones and semi-arid woodlands.
Every summer, my family picks capulin fruit from the trees along the Rio Grande and makes a sweet jam.
Old Man Ortega's property is home to a centuries-old capulin tree with branches twisted like gnarled fingers.
As children, we loved to play beneath the capulin trees, eating the ripe fruit and spitting out the pits.