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Round Mombin 
Spondias macrocarpa

A round but bumpy fruit ripening from green to yellow. Fruits have a strangely irregular surface. Pump is fibrous, with an acidic flavor.

Description: A deciduous tree growing to 25-50 feet. Leaves are pinnate, with up to 16-20 leaflets. Large inflorescences grow to several inches with tiny white flowers.

Hardiness: Probably not too frost hardy.

Growing Environment: Unknown.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Fruits are eaten fresh and used for juices and ice creams.

Native Range: Native to the lower plateaus of the Atlantic forest region in Brazil.