Fruitsfun: Junglesop

Junglesop

Anonodium mannii (Junglesop) is a fast-growing tropical African tree that grows to 8–30 m high, with a girth of up to 2 m. It has 20–40 cm long leaves and large flowers which produce edible fruits generally around 4–6 kg, but which can be up to around 15 kg.Fruit flavor is rich but variable and is sometimes described assn acquired taste, though the fruits are generally in high demand in Africa, with large fruits commanding high prices. The fruit is favorite with local people (who refer to it as "bobo" and other primates, especially bonobos.