Pouteria macrocarpa

Pouteria macrocarpa is a tree reaching around 12 meters in height, native to Itacaré, Bahia, where it thrives in sandy soils. It produces sweet fruits with a flavor reminiscent of sweet bread, making it a distinctive and promising species for culinary use. With its combination of edibility, size, and adaptation to coastal environments, Pouteria macrocarpa is a valuable component of the Atlantic Forest flora, worthy of greater attention for conservation and cultivation.

If you like Pouteria macrocarpa, you might also like Pouteria procera or Pouteria glomerata subsp. "Caimitillo"