Anona Cherimolia

The Cherimoyer of Peru, where it is extensively

cultivated for its fruits, which are highly esteemed by the

inhabitants, but not so highly valued by those accustomed to the

fruits of temperate climates. The fruit, when ripe, is of a pale

greenish-yellow color, tinged with purple, weighing from 3 to 4

pounds; the skin thin; the flesh sweet, and about the consistence

of a custard; hence often called custard apple.