Araticum (Annona vepretorum)

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

Araticum-da-bahia. Annona vepretorum. A tree that is small, evergreen, and can reach up to 3 - 10 m tall when fully matured, Annona vepretorumis is cultivated for its delicious fruits. It is found in the dry forests in South America, particularly in north-eastern Brazil. It is a slow-growing plant that is drought-tolerant when fully established. The fruit is edible with a pleasant, acid-sweet tasting pulp.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant, acid-sweet flavour . — The gelatinous pulp has a pleasant, acid-sweet flavour.; The fruit can be 10cm long, 6cm in diameter and weigh 250 - 350g .

Habitat & North American Range

Found in the dry forests of northeastern Brazil, growing in well-drained soils in areas of denser tree growth,. (Zone 10)