Nancy Tree, Golden Spoon, Nance. A beautiful medium size tree with a nice round crown and bright pretty flowers turning from yellow through orange to red with age. It is limited to tropical and subtropical climates and is not a common plant in cultivation. The fruits are eaten raw or cooked as dessert, or may be included in soup or in stuffing for meats. Roots and stems have antibacterial activities. It is highly drought-tolerant. See article about this plant: Byrsonima crassifolia - Pretty Fancy Nancy from Brazil (Golden Spoon).