Sour Sop (Annona muricata)

Family: Annonaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Sour Sop or Annona muricata is a tropical short bushy tree that can grow up to 7 m tall with a diameter of up to 15cm. It has a thick, slightly shiny, long and narrow leaves. The flowers are large, often on its own or in groups of three. There have been researches that prove the medicinal properties of Sour Sop.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

refreshingly acid. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Juicy and refreshingly acid.; The fruit has a pineapple like aroma, but its subacid to acid flavour is unique and the pulp is very juicy and rich in vitamin A and C.; The fruits are consumed fresh for dessert when fully ripe or mixed with ice cream or milk to make a delicious drink.

Habitat & North American Range

Found on coastal limestone and lowland woodland. (Zone 10)