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The Abiu, botanically known as Pouteria cainito, was
introduced in the Philippines several years ago but
it is still rare. A relative of the tiessa, it looks
somewhat like tiessa on the outside but the flesh is
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| It is sweet,
especially the fruits during the dry season, and
usually has one or two seeds. It is a native of
South America but was introduced into the country
via Australia where it is also grown. |
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| There are also some
which are being grown in Malaysia. The fruits are
quite variable. Some are very round while others
have pointed ends. Grafted trees bear fruit in a
year or two, depending on the size.
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