Mangosteen

Scientific Name of Plant
Garcinia mangostana

Description
The mangosteen is no relation to the mango, In size and structure, it's much like a tangerine, having 5 to 8 fruit segments. The segmented flesh is soft, cream-colored, and juicy. It has a tantalizingly sweet-tart flavor that is extremely refreshing. The hard skin of the mangosteen is a dark purple-brown. Unfortunately the mangosteen is rarely imported to the United States

Cultivation and Harvesting
Widely cultivated in the Asian tropics.

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