Soursop is a plant with which everyone in Dominica is acquainted. It is a tropical tree native to the Caribbean and Latin ...

You may be tempted to grow a fruit tree in your yard, but not all of them are desirable. Learn which ones to avoid and what alternatives to grow instead.

Green fruit hanging from the pond apple tree - Muaz Jaffar/Shutterstock While the pond apple (Annona glabra) has a rich history of supporting Native Americans with its brown-spotted, yellow ...

But despite its name and origins, dried fruit often finds itself at the center of debate: Is it good for you? Or is it a sugar and calorie bomb? Here’s what you need to know about dried fruit, ...

The custard apple, botanically known as Annona squamosa L., is native to the West Indies and was introduced to India in the 16th century by the Portuguese. It is a popular tropical and subtropical ...

In Brazil, researchers have identified substances with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperalgesic (against persistent pain) and anti-arthritic activity in the leaves of Annona squamosa ...

Monk fruit is a small gourd many people use as a low calorie sweetener. Stevia is a plant leaf extract that people use in the same way. Both monk fruit and stevia may be safe sweeteners for people ...

But the pawpaw is the largest edible fruit native to the U.S. and Canada. Also called “poor man’s banana” or “American custard apple,” the pawpaw comes in 27 varieties and belongs to the ...

As people become more interested in the health benefits of obscure plants, mamey fruit is getting some attention. About the size of a large mango, mamey has a tough, sandpapery skin. When you cut ...