Casimiroa pubescens
Ramirez
White sapote relative
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Rutaceae family with edible fruit, related to the white sapote.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Notes
There are 5 Casimiroa species.
Synonyms
Possibly now Casimiroa edulis
Also Known As
Ceax mixeca
References (2)
- Morton, J. F., 1987, Fruits of Warm Climates. Wipf & Stock Publishers p 191
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
