Annona glabra
(Pond apple)
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FAMILY |
Annonaceae |
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Species |
Annona glabra |
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Common name(s) |
Pond apple (CLASS 2, WONS) |
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Flower colour; life form |
Flowers white. Tree to 6 m tall. |
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Distinguishing features |
Semi-deciduous, bark grey with prominent lenticels. Leaves alternate on a slightly zig-zagged stem. Leaves to 12 cm long, flowers cream, 3 outer petals with a red spot near base. Fruits 5-8 cm diameter, green, flesh orange, seeds numerous. |
