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Marshy annona
Annona paludosa

Family: Annonaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 7 m high. There are 1-2 fruiting stalks that hang down. The fruit are long and yellow. They are 3-5 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They have overlapping processes. The fruit has a firm pulp.

There are about 100-150 Annona species. It is rare.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows naturally in the lowlands of French Guiana. It grows in marshy meadows. It grows in savanna regions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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