Annona muricata

Family: Anonaceae

Common Name: Guayabano, Soursop

Origin: prevalent in the rain forests of Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia, cultivated for fruit

Reference: Stuartxchange

• small tree, up to 7 meters
• known as “The Natural Cancer Cell Killer”
• According to an article in Agriculture Business Week , the seeds are toxic and can be used as pesticide
• the fruit, seeds, and leaves have medicinal uses
• the fruit is commonly made into a healthy fruit shake
• unfortunately it is so sour that lots of sugar must also be added

trees and shrubs