Rollinia Sylvatica
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''Annona sylvatica'' (syn. ''Rollinia sylvatica'') is a species of flowering plant in the family
Annonaceae The Annonaceae are a Family (biology), family of flowering plants consisting of trees, shrubs, or rarely lianas commonly known as the custard apple family or soursop family. With 108 accepted genera and about 2400 known species, it is the largest ...
, native to Brazil. Its plentiful fruit is edible and is regularly gathered in the wild by locals, and it is occasionally cultivated. It is considered a good species to use for reforestry projects, as it is very fast growing when young.


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sylvatica Endemic flora of Brazil Flora of West-Central Brazil Flora of Northeast Brazil Flora of Southeast Brazil Flora of South Brazil Plants described in 1824 {{Annonaceae-stub