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Annona squamosa

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Annona squamosa is a small, well-branched tree or shrub from the family Annonaceae that bears edible fruits called sugar apples or sweetsops or custard apples. It tolerates a tropical lowland climate better than its relatives Annona reticulata and Annona cherimola helping make it the most widely cultivated of these species.

FamilyAnnonaceae
GenusAnnona
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial

History & Culture

History, cultural references, and traditional context for Annona squamosa.

Historical Background

Annona squamosa is a small, well-branched tree or shrub from the family Annonaceae that bears edible fruits called sugar apples or sweetsops or custard apples. It tolerates a tropical lowland climate better than its relatives Annona reticulata and Annona cherimola helping make it the most widely cultivated of these species.

    Cultural Significance

    Timeline: Journey Through Time

    Custard Apple has cultural context that is still being expanded.