Mamey sapote
Family Sapotaceae
Calocarpum sapota (= Pouteria sapota, = Calocarpum mammosum, = Pouteria mammosum), the mamey sapote (C. sapota 1), is a large tree, up to 30 m high, with simple dark green leaves, inconspicuous white flowers and ovoid fruits, up to 15 cm long, with a rough brown skin and juicy reddish flesh (C. sapota 3), containing a single seed (C. sapota 2).
Distribution and use
The mamey sapote is widely cultivated from Mexico to northern South America and in the West Indies. It was this fruit that kept Cortes and his army alive during their march from Mexico City to Honduras. The fruit is eaten fresh or made into preserves.