Spanish Name
Guanábana
Scientific Name
Annona muricata
Category
Fruit
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Edible parts
FruitLeaves
Recipes
Growth Type
Tree
Usage
CulinaryMedicinal
How to eat
Fruit is ripe, when it is soft to touch (like an avocado). Cut open with nife. Pulp surrounds black seeds, which are not edible. Eat pulp raw or in smoothies, ice cream, muffins, or jam. Leaves are used for teas.
Nutritional Info
High in vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidant, sedative, traditional cancer remedy (use with caution)
Planting Distance
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