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Annona scandens

Family: Annonaceae


What it is like

A climbing plant. It can grow 5-15 m tall. The leaves are 4-8 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The fruit are 3-5 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Colombia it grows between 200-300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Chirimolla

Synonyms