Anonilla
Annona globiflora

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m high. New branches have brown hairs. The leaves are thin and sword shaped. The flowers are small with triangle shaped lobes. The fruit are 2-3 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

It only has a small amount of flesh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Anonita de papagayos, Chirimolla, Chirimoyito, Guanabanilla

Synonyms

Annona fruticosa Sesse & Moc.;