Woolly-leafed white sapote
Casimiroa sapota

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows to 12 m high. They leaves are velvety white on the underside. The flowers have 4 parts. The fruit are 11 cm wide and oval or irregular in shape. They have a rough pitted skin. The flesh is somewhat bitter.

There are 5 Casimiroa species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It is native to Central America. In Central America it grows from sea level to 1,450 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arbol maco, Iztactzopotl, Matasano, Zopote blanco

Synonyms

Possibly now Casimiroa edulis;