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Description
Common Names: Soursop, Graviola, Guanabana, Guyabano, Brazilian Pawpaw
Family: Annonaceae
Origin: Tropical Americas and the Caribbean
The Soursop (Annona muricata) is a highly sought-after tropical fruit tree, celebrated for its large, spiky green fruits with soft, juicy, and tangy-sweet flesh. This unique fruit combines flavors reminiscent of pineapple, strawberry, and citrus with a creamy texture, making it perfect for fresh eating, smoothies, juices, and desserts. Beyond its culinary appeal, Soursop is revered for its traditional medicinal uses, with the leaves, bark, and fruit often used in herbal remedies. This fast-growing evergreen tree thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, producing a delicious and nutritious harvest that adds tropical charm to any garden.
Fruits: Soursop's fruit has an exotic flavor and appearance. Soursop produces large, heart-shaped fruits with spiky green skin and soft, white, aromatic pulp dotted with inedible black seeds. The fruit has soft white creamy flesh and tastes like an exotic combination of coconut, pineapple, and papaya! Soursop (or Guanabana) has a unique creamy but also slightly gritty pear-like texture. The fruit’s unique tangy-sweet flavor is perfect for fresh consumption or processing into beverages and desserts.
Foliage: The glossy, dark green leaves give the tree a lush, tropical appearance year-round.
Growth Habit: Soursop grows as a medium-sized evergreen tree, typically reaching 15-20 feet tall, with a broad, spreading canopy.
Medicinal Uses: Soursop has a long history of use in traditional medicine, with its leaves and fruit being brewed into teas or extracts to promote relaxation, boost immunity, and support overall wellness.
