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Lucuma Mammosum

This sapotaceous plant is cultivated for its fruit, which is called marmalade, on account of its containing a thick agreeably flavored pulp, bearing some resemblance in appearance and taste to quince...

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This sapotaceous plant is cultivated for its

fruit, which is called marmalade, on account of its containing a

thick agreeably flavored pulp, bearing some resemblance in

appearance and taste to quince marmalade. A native of South

America.



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