The wood apple, also known as Limonia acidissima, is a fruit that grows on a large tree and has the following characteristics:
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FruitThe fruit is round to oval, and is 5–12 cm in diameter. It has a hard, rough, and speckled exterior that is greenish-brown in color. The fruit’s interior contains a sticky brown pulp and small white seeds.
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TreeThe tree can grow up to 9 meters tall and has rough, spiny bark. The leaves are pinnate, with 5–7 leaflets, and have a citrus scent when crushed. The flowers are white and have five petals.
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TasteThe fruit can be sweet or sour, and some say it smells like a mix of rotten blue cheese and overripe bananas.
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UsesThe pulp can be eaten raw, frozen, or made into jam, jelly, or syrups. It can also be mixed with coconut milk or frozen into ice cream. The leaves can be eaten in salads, and the roots, fruits, and leaves of the tree are used for medicinal purposes.
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ClimateThe wood apple tree grows best in hot and humid climates with temperatures above 30°C. It prefers well-drained soil but can grow in a variety of soils.
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LocationThe wood apple is native to India, but is also found in Sri Lanka, Thailand, and other regions in the southern part of Asia.
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