Mammee Apple - Mammea americana

Image Source: Iskander HFC (commons.wikimedia)

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• Alexander Adams, who was a Scottish sea captain, introduced this tree to Hawaii.
• Native to the West Indies.
• Bitter rind of the fruit gives the tree its name.
• Sweet tasting orange fruit that can be eaten raw or cooked or preserved.
• Dark green foliage.

     (Source: Majesty I, 1982)

• Large, heavy-branched evergreen tree with a dense, columnar crown.
• Can grow up to 65 ft. in height.
• Super shiny leaves.
• Ornamental tree for shade.
• Tropical or moist to wet climates.
• Medicinal properties in folk medicine.

     (Source: UTP, 2014)