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Hackberry (Celtis australis) / Sementeira (Celtis australis)

Tree from the Urticaceae family, cultivated in some farms, squares, and gardens of Funchal. It is native to Europe and has ovate-lanceolate, rough, serrated leaves, and small drupes that, when ripe, in September, are eaten by the boys.

Locations mentioned in this article

Funchal
Cultivated in some farms, squares, and gardens