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Spanish Cherry
Mimusops elengi
a.k.a. Kabiki, Baula

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Orange-red fruit with sweet yellow pulp.

Description: Small to medium sized evergreen tree.

Hardiness: Hardy to at least 32F.

Growing Environment: Little cultural information is available, but the plant seems to grow well in subtropical climates and can stand brief frosts. Probably tolerant of some drought.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Fruits are eaten fresh. Various parts of the tree have medicinal properties.

Native Range: Native to India.