Annona holosericea
Saff.
Silky annona
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Description
A tree. It grows 7 m tall. The leaves are oval and 4-18 cm long by 5-13 cm wide. Flowers occur singly. They are 1.8-3.5 cm long. The fruit are small and round and have long projections on the surface. They are 4 cm across. The surface is yellow and velvety.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Also Known As
Norisca, Sincoys
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M., 2008, World Dictionary of Trees. Wood and Forest Science Department. Laval University, Quebec, Qc Canada. (Internet database http://www.WDT.QC.ca)
