species 2,053 observations
Star Apple
Chrysophyllum cainito
Field notes
Chrysophyllum cainito is a tropical tree of the family Sapotaceae. It is native to the Isthmus of Panama, where it was domesticated. It has spread to the Greater Antilles and the West Indies and is now grown throughout the tropics, including Southeast Asia. It grows rapidly and reaches 20 meters in height.
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
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- Trees
From USDA PLANTS.