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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.

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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.

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