fruit crops in cuba. some were familiar, some were new
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Fruit crops in Cuba. Some were familiar, some were new.
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Guava
Barbadoscherry
Papaya
Mango
Pineapple
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CashewAnacardium occidentale
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A cashew nut develops atop a swollen
receptacle.
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The swollen receptacle is also edible and is called a cashew apple. It can be yellow, orange or red.
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We were given the chance to sample a cashew apple at one of the farms.
It is very juicy and a bit astringent.
Hannah
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Grace was not a big fan.
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SoursopAnnona muricata
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Soursop is called guanábana and is
eaten fresh or used to make smoothies.
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BreadfruitArtocarpus altilis
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Breadfruit is in the mulberry family with
male and female flowers on the same plant.
Male flower
Female flower
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PapayaCarica papaya
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Papaya field intercropped with pepper.
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Papayaproduces three types of
flowers. Male, female and perfect flowers on
the same plant.
Hermaphroditic flower
Female flower
Male flowers
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CocoplumChrysobalanus icaco
Cocoplum fruit and seeds are edible.The fruit is made into a jam.
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Coccinia grandisScarlet gourd
Ivy gourd is a member of the cucumber family from Asia and Africa. The young shoots and fruit are edible.
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Coconut palmCocos nucifera
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Coconut palmCocos nucifera
Elena Hannah
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Coconuts for everyone
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Barbados cherryMalpighia emarginata
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Mango (Mangifera indica) was a very common fruit in Cuba.
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Banana and plantains (Musa x paradisiaca)
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Banana and plantainsMusa x paradisiacaLady Finger type
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Banana and plantainsMusa x paradisiaca
Saba type
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Red mameyPouteria sapota
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Red mamey (Pouteria sapote) has an orange red flesh and was grown on most farms we visited.
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Red mamey is often confused with mamey de Santo Domingo (Mammeaamericana) because they share common names and a similar fruit shape. We saw it sold at several markets.
Mammea
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Common guavaPsidium guajava
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TamarindTamarindus indica