Licania platypus (Sunsapote) - Image 2

Botanical names: Licania platypus, Moquilea platypus, Licania michauxii

Common names: Sunsapote, Monkey apple, Gopher Apple

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

Origin: Mexico to Panama

Large tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdible plant
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