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Chrysophyllum oliviforme L.

Common Names
Damson plum, Olive plum, Satin leaf
Description
Green or brown or bright red or purple, round, 2 1/2 - 3 inch diameter,
scaly skin, transparent seeds, lavender pulp.
Origin
Africa, China, Haiti, Israel, Jamaica, South America, Thailand
Comments
Host for fruit flies (including Anastrepha suspensa, Bactrocera
curcurbitae, & Ceratitis capitata), moths (Pyralidae), and mealybugs.
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