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Pringle's zapote
Casimiroa pringlei

Family: Rutaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 5 m tall.

There are 5 Casimiroa species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows near Durango in Mexico.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America


How it is used for food

The oil from the leaves is used as a sedative.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Limoncillo, Zapotillo

Synonyms

Sargentia pringlei S. Watson; Possibly now Casimiroa edulis;