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Annona sanctae-crucis

Family: Annonaceae


What it is like

A bush. It grows 4 m high. The young shoots are brown. The leaves are thin. The flowers occur singly. The flower stalks are hairy. The petals are broadly oval. The fruit is almost round and has fleshy processes over it. The seeds are brownish-yellow.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in humid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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