Wild cherimoya
Annona longiflora
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A bushy tree. It grows 3 m high. The leaves are smooth on top and hairy underneath. The flowers are on short stalks. The flower petals are narrow and have black spots near their base. The fruit are round. They have fleshy processes over the surface. The seeds are large.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw. They are also used for a drink.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Anono, Cimarrona