Annona jamaicensis
Sprague
Duppy soursop
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAnnona jamaicensis is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its pollen is shed as permanent tetrads.
Description
A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The fruit is a compound fruit that splits open when ripe.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Known Hazards
This species is at risk.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Jamaica*, Trinidad, West Indies,
Other Information
The fruit is slightly bitter.
Notes
It is an at risk species.
References (1)
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 69
