What is Cherimoya?
Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) is a deciduous tree native to the Andean regions of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Cherimoya (Latin: Annona cherimola, family Annonaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Cherimoya? — PlantSage
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What is Cherimoya
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Cherimoya (Annona cherimola). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Is Cherimoya safe to eat?
Cherimoya is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Where does Cherimoya grow?
Cherimoya is a member of the Annonaceae family native to BOL, CLM, ECU, and PER. Cherimoya thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Can I grow Cherimoya at home?
Cherimoya grows best in USDA zone 8-12, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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