was not only a staple in local diets but also used to treat ailments such as fever
Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3-4 Years
requiring moderate maintenance for successful cultivation
Ripe fruit is described as having "the flavor and consistency of chocolate pudding
Ridan Fruit (Salacca Affinis):
Red Mombin Fruit Plant (Spondias purpurea) Plant Type:Sedddling plant was not only a stapleCommon Names: Jocote, Purple Mombin, Hog Plum, Sineguela Botanical Name: Spondias purpurea General Information: Native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil. A very small tree, reaching a maximum height of about 25 feet. Small, round fruit with red or yellow skin. Yellow, sweet, and sour flesh with a large seed. Culinary Use: Eat raw or cooked, Used to make jams, jellies, sauces, juices, smoothies, and cocktails. Suitable for