Latin Name:
Annona squamosa
Physical Description:
Soursop trees have thick, pointed, bright green leaves. The fruit resemble spiny green Cherimoyas.
Usage:
They are delicious eaten fresh, or juiced and added to an Agua Fresca. They also make great ice creams, candy and desserts.
Factoids:
In the Caribbean, soursop leaves are placed under sleeping patients to break a fever. Studies have suggested that high levels of consumption of soursop can possibly lead to an atypical form of Parkinson's disease.
Harvesting Season
From:
August
To:
January 
