Difference between revisions of "Pouteria caimito"

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Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names
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Read about Pouteria caimito in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Lucuma caimito, Roem. (Pouteria Caimito, Radlk.). Abiu. A small tree, about the size of L. nervosa, and very similar in appearance: lvs. obovate to lanceolate, 4-8 in. long, acute, bright green, glabrous: fr. ovate-elliptical, bright yellow, 2-4 in. long, usually 2- or 3-seeded. A native of Peru, but cult, in other parts of S. Amer., especially on the coast of Brazil. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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