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Armadillo Fruit 
Chrysophyllum soboliferum (Pradosia brevipes)
a.k.a. Fruta-de-tatu  

Brown-yellow fruit, somewhat resembling a kiwi in size and shape, with a soft apricot colored pulp.

Description: Large, creeping shrub, rarely coming more than a foot above the ground. Plants are often interconnected underground by large networks of roots, below-ground branches and trunks. Leaves are large, looking a bit mango leaves. Fruit is borne on branches at ground level. Fruit ripens during summer. Soft pulp contains one or two large seeds.

Hardiness: Unknown hardiness.

Growing Environment: Unknown.

Propagation: By seed.

Uses: Eaten fresh or used to make juices. Very popular with ground dwelling mammals such as the armadillo (hence its name).

Native Range: Native to scrubland and grassland regions of Central Brazil. The species is regionally popular, but not cultivated.