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False Mangosteen
Garcinia cochinchinensis
a.k.a. Fake Mangosteen  

A yellow, mangosteen-like fruit with a sweet, acidic flavored pulp.

Description: An evergreen tree to 20-30ft.

Hardiness: Unknown.

Growing Environment:Little information is available, but the tree grows naturally in hot, humid rainforest areas.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: The fruits are eaten fresh or used to flavor drinks.

Native Range: Native to tropical forests of Southeast Asia.