Mexican star-apple
Chrysophyllum mexicanum
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are 5-14 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 1-15 in the axils of leaves. The flowers are greenish white. The fruit are narrowly oval and about 2 cm long by 1 cm wide. There is one seed.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
The fruit are mostly eaten by children.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Agya, Chikeh, Caimitillo, Caimito cimarron, Chikeeh, Pistillo, Siciya