Annona or Anona (from Taíno annon) is a genus of flowering plants in the pawpaw / sugar apple family, Annonaceae. It is the second largest genus in the family after Guatteria, [3] containing approximately 166 [4] species of mostly Neotropical and Afrotropical trees and shrubs. [5]

Annona squamosa is a small, well-branched tree or shrub [7] from the family Annonaceae that bears edible fruits called sugar apples or sweetsops. [8] .

Dec 1, 2015 · Sugar apple, also known as sweetsop, is the edible fruit of Annona squamosa, a small, well-branched shrub native to the tropical regions of South America and West Indies. Its high Vitamin and mineral contents, along with the unique sweet taste, make it highly popular, especially in the tropics.

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The Annona is a native exotic fruit from Peru and grows mainly in America. There are a few specimens in Africa and very few are identified in Asia. The soursop tree produces many fruits and the Annona comes in many varieties, sizes and varying flavors.

Jan 22, 2025 · Sweetsop, (Annona squamosa), small tree or shrub of the custard apple family (Annonaceae). Native to the West Indies and tropical America, sweetsop has been widely introduced to the Eastern Hemisphere tropics. The fruit contains a sweet custardlike pulp, which may be eaten raw or made into a juice.

The fruit is composed of loosely cohering segments, which project as rounded protuberances and are easily separated when the fruit is ripe. The pulp of green and purplish-red sugar apples is white or creamy white, with a custard-like consistency and sweet, pleasant flavor.

Annona reticulata is a small deciduous or semi-evergreen tree in the plant family Annonaceae. [5] . It is best known for its fruit, called custard apple, [2] a common name shared with fruits of several other species in the same genus: A. cherimola [6] and A. squamosa. [7] .

Sep 26, 2021 · Discover the Exotic Delight: Anon, Ates, Kidney, Anona, or Saramuyo - Unveiling the Treasures of Caribbean Fruits. Explore the rich flavors and health benefits of these tropical wonders. Dive into their unique characteristics and cultural significance.

The fruit of the common custard apple (Annona reticulata), also called sugar apple or bullock’s-heart in the West Indies, is dark brown in colour and marked with depressions giving it a quilted appearance; its pulp is reddish yellow, sweetish, and very soft (hence the common name).