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Coarse Mombin 
Spondias venulosa

A strange, rough or coarse skinned mombin with a juicy and acidic flavor. Fruits are about 2" long, with an elongated, oval shape and yellow to green skin. Flesh is yellow.

Description: A rare mombin, rarely seen in the wild and even rarer in cultivation. The tree is semi-deciduous, growing to 30-50 feet.

Hardiness: Unknown.

Growing Environment: Unknown.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Fruits are eaten fresh and commonly processed into juice.

Native Range: Rare in its natural range, which extends through forests of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Bahia, Brazil.