Silky annona
Annona holosericea
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 7 m tall. The leaves are oval and 4-18 cm long by 5-13 cm wide. Flowers occur singly. They are 1.8-3.5 cm long. The fruit are small and round and have long projections on the surface. They are 4 cm across. The surface is yellow and velvety.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Norisca, Sincoys