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Mountain Soursop
Annona montana
Macfad.
ah-NO-nah mon-TAN-ah
Annonaceae
Explanation of name:
For
Annona see
Annona glabra.
Montana refers
to mountains.
Natural range:
Tropical
America
Recognition:
Of the
Annona fruits, this species does not
have the best reputation for flavor. Foliage fragrant when crushed. Fruits
spherical, green, bristly, the pulp yellowish. May
be grown from seed. Seeds toxic.
Cold-tolerant by Annona standards, will tolerate limited sub-freezing weather.
Internet source:
http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/mountain_soursop.htm
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Botanical name
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English
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FL native
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Annona montana
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Mountain
Soursop
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Exotic
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Tree
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Fruits SU-FA
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45’
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SU
Protected
Tropical
AT
CT-
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Toxic seeds
Flavor varies among individuals but generally not
highly regarded
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