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Mammea

Mammea

9.9
Tropical trees that make a large edible fruit with one seed
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Mammea tree is cultivated for its large, juicy fruit in tropical regions.

Examples

  • The fruit of the Mammea is prized in some cultures for its sweet taste and nutritional value.

  • Botanists often study the unique characteristics of Mammea species found in both Asia and the Americas.

  • The Mammea tree produces delicious fruit.

  • Have you ever tasted a Mammea fruit?

  • The Mammea tree is often admired for its large, fragrant flowers and sweet, edible fruit.

  • In many tropical markets, you can find fresh Mammea fruit, known for its creamy texture and rich flavor.

  • People enjoy harvesting Mammea fruit during the summer months for its delightful taste and health benefits.

Compounds

Mammea americana
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree with sweet fruit used in jams and desserts

Surface Forms

Mammea singular
Mammeas plural

Etymology

Mammea comes from the local Caribbean name for the sweet fruit, seen in Spanish as mamey, and early scientists used that common name as the scientific name for the tree. So, Mammea is the tropical tree famous for its single-seeded, 'apple'-like fruit.