Pond apple

Pond apple is a tropical fruit tree, related to Soursop and Cherimoya.

The tree grows in swamps and is tolerant of saline water. It cannot grow in dry soil.

Names

Scientific
   Annona glabra
English
   Alligator apple
   Bobwood
   Corkwood
   Monkey-apple
   Pond apple
   Swamp apple
Dutch
   Alligatorappel
Spanish
   Manzana de cocodrilo
French
   Cachiman-cochon

Taxonomy

Genus
   Annona
Family
   Annonaceae
Order
   Magnoliales

Basic information and facts

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Pond apple is found in Florida, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and in West Africa.

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It is a deciduous tree.

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The trees can be 10 to 12 meter tall.

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Uses:

Pond apple fruits are eaten fresh or can be used to make jam or fruit drinks.

Crop categories

Fruits
Tropical crops

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