Phyllanthus emblica or Indian Gooseberry is a deciduous, subtropical kind or tropical fruit bearing tree native to to tropical Asia especially over the Indian subcontinent. Fruit is edible, somewhat sour-bitter and sharp. It is consumed raw or cooked.
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Physalis peruviana or Cape Gooseberry is a fruit bearing plant native to South America. Fruit is edible, sweet when ripe, making it great for snacks, pies or jams.
Solanum muricatum orvPepino is a fruiting plant native of South America. Fruit is juicy, tasteful with a melon-like texture. It is generally consumed fresh.
Spondias purpurea or Red Mombin is a deciduous shrub or small fruit bearing tree native to Nicaragua and Ecuador. Fruit is edible with a fragrant, yellow, fibrous but very juicy flesh, It is generally eaten fresh but also made into jams, chutney or dried and in the preparation of stylish wine.
Persea americana or Avocado is a evergreen, tropical or sub tropical fruit bearing tree native of Southern Mexico. Fruit is edible, butter-like flesh and with a nutty flavor.
Punica granatum or Pomegranate as commonly known is a fruit bearing tree native to Iran and the Himalayan mountain ranges of India. Fruit is edible, mostly eaten fresh, with pulp ranging in color from white to ruby. Grenadine syrup is thickened and sweetened pomegranate juice employed in cocktail mixing.




