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Anona
Guatteria galeottiana

Family: Annonaceae


What it is like

A shrub or tree. It grows 2-14 m tall. The trunk can be 10-20 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforests and cloud forests. It grows between 200-1,400 m above sea level in Mexico.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America


How it is used for food

The fruit are dried and crushed and added to soups. It is also used to flavour coffee and other drinks.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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