Blighia Sapida
The akee fruit of Guinea. The fruit is about 3 inches long by 2 inches wide; the seeds are surrounded by a spongy substance, which is eaten. It has a subacid, agreeable taste. A small quantity of semi...
The akee fruit of Guinea. The fruit is about 3
inches long by 2 inches wide; the seeds are surrounded by a spongy
substance, which is eaten. It has a subacid, agreeable taste. A
small quantity of semisolid fatty oil is obtained from the seeds
by pressure.
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