Adansonia digitata or Baobab is a fruit bearing tree native to Madagascar (six species) and mainland Africa and Australia (one species in each country). Fruit is edible. It consists of a tough and woody external shell and a dry, powdery substance inside. The powdery substance when soaked in water supplies a refreshing beverage with a slightly lemonade like taste. The dry pulp of the fruit usually covered in red colored sugary coating it is sold in boxes as a sweet and sour candy named “boonya” or “bungha”.
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Garcinia mangostana known as Mangosteen, is a tropical evergreen fruit tree, producing edible, high in antioxidants fruit, with deep royal purple color. the plant can be propagated by seeds or grafting and raised in a wide range of soils provided drainage is good and humidity is high.
Jabaea spectabilis or Chilean Coconut is an evergreen, nut bearing tree native to .Nuts are edible, eaten row or cooked and it has a pleasant coconut flavor. Nuts should be kept cool and damp or they will loose much of their flavor freshness and sweetness.
Parinari curatellifolia or Mobola Plum is an evergreen tropical fruit bearing tree native to Africa. Both the flesh of the fruit and the kernels are used for food. The fruit pulp is of pleasing flavor believed to be one of the best of African wild fruits. The Seeds are rich in oil content.
Chrysobalanus icaco or Coco Plum is an evergreen fruit bearing tree, growing wild in Africa, along the shores of South America and Caribbean. Fruit but also the nut (Jamaican variety) are edible. The fruit is usually peeled, cooked, flesh turns deep purple in color and sugar is added. Jams and jellies may also be made from the coco plum.



