Latin Name:
Pouteria sapota
Physical Description:
Mamey Sapote trees are large evergreen trees, native to Mexico. The leaves are light green, matte and paper thin. They are round and oblong with many ridges.
Usage:
Mamey Sapotes are used in desserts and drinks or eaten fresh. The flavor is described as being similar to a pumpkin, sweet potato and maraschino cherries.
Factoids:
Mamey Sapotes were cultivated by the natives of Central America for hundreds of years. The fruit is rumored to be a potent aphrodisiac.
