Sapodilla

Manilkara zapota
The flesh of a sapodilla fruit
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Manilkara
Species:
M. zapota
Binomial name
Manilkara zapota
(L.) P.Royen

Manilkara zapota is a fruit tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is commonly known as the Sapodilla or Sapota. It is from southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It is often grown for its fruit, which has a very malty and sweet flavor, and tastes like a pear.

References

  1. ↑ "Taxonomy - GRIN-Global Web v 1.10.6.2". npgsweb.ars-grin.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
  2. ↑ "Species Profile: Sapodilla". Rainforest Alliance. Retrieved 2020-08-09.