anona

Chichen Itza they began to eat anonas; never before had anonas been eaten, and when the Spaniards ate them they were called anona-eaters; the second time they came to Chichen they stopped at the house of the

The Maya Chronicles Brinton's Library Of Aboriginal American Literature, Number 1 Various 1868

Chirimoya: anona or custard apple (Annona cherimola)

Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007

This member of the anona family is found in markets of the Valladolid area of the Yucatan.

Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007

Chirimoya: anona or custard apple (Annona cherimola)

Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007

Piña anona, cerimán de México: ceriman, fruit salad plant, Mexican breadfruit (Monstera deliciosa)

Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007

The fruit of an ornamental shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala, piña anona looks like a narrow, foot-long cucumber.

Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007

Piña anona, cerimán de México: ceriman, fruit salad plant, Mexican breadfruit (Monstera deliciosa)

Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007

Like all fruit in the anona family, the seeds should be avoided since they contain a slightly toxic substance, sometimes used in Mexico as an insecticide.

Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007

This member of the anona family is found in markets of the Valladolid area of the Yucatan.

Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007

The fruit of an ornamental shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala, piña anona looks like a narrow, foot-long cucumber.

Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007