Wild Sweetsop (Annona mucosa)

Family: Annonaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (5/5)

Native to tropical South America, Wild Sweetsop (Annona mucosa) belongs in the Annonaceae family. It is an evergreen tree with a low but dense crown and can reach up to 10 - 20 m tall when fully matured. The leaves are used in folk medicine as a remedy for rheumatism. The edible, yellow fruit has an excellent quality and can be used in ice cream, pies and cakes.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant flavour, reminiscent of lemon meringue pie. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Of excellent quality.; The yellow fruits have a juicy, melting flesh of a very pleasant flavour, reminiscent of lemon meringue pie.; Usually eaten raw, they can also be used in ice cream, pies, cakes etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland humid limestone forest from sea level to around 600 metres. Found mainly in the more open areas of secondary growth. (Zone 10)