Manilklara roxburghiana

[bubba]

This Tree/Shrub does not have much coverage on the Internet. It appears to be native to India/SE Asia although it has an expanded presense throughout the tropics.In India, it is believed to have medicinal qualities.I will show you my little journey:

Found it:

Picked two fruits:

[bubba]

Cut on it:

Looked at it:

Ate it. Did not eat the seeds. It was not bad.Somewhat sweet with a texture like an avocado. Still able to type.

[sur4z]

Cut on it:

Looked at it:

Ate it. Did not eat the seeds. It was not bad.Somewhat sweet with a texture like an avocado. Still able to type.

I'm surprised your thumb isn't lying next to the fruit.

[epicure3]

At what point did you call poison control?

[MattyB]

Still able to type....classic. Thanks Bubba, I love your daily journey threads.

[bubba]

Jeesh! Just got off the throne. Be advised accordingly.

[ariscott]

Good on you bubba to try it... There is a whole different world out there when it comes to tropical fruit, most of them are beautiful and taste like no other. But sometimes, people tend to stick with what they know. I wouldn't know what my life would be like, if I never taste rambutan, durian, mangosteen, jackfruit, etc, etc. Pretty boring, I think...

Regards, Ari

[Moose]

Jeesh! Just got off the throne. Be advised accordingly.

[fastfeat]

Well, they are tastier than fruits of Manilkara zapota (Chicle), but...

[Moose]

Well, they are tastier than fruits of Manilkara zapota (Chicle), but...

Sounds like Bubba got some "fastfeet" on Aug. 27th ...