FRUIT 79 



General Jenkins says that it grows spontaneously in 

 India, in the most rocky and barren places. 



The custard-like substance of the inside of the fruit has 

 a most delicious and delicate flavour and aroma. 



Sour Sop 



(Anona muricatci) 



A native of the West Indies and Tropical America ; 

 called Guanabano (Venezuela and Peru) ; and Corossol 

 (French Guiana). 



Mr. Gosse says it is lusciously sweet, and of a delightful 

 acidity. The acidity is due to malic acid, etc. An agree- 

 able beverage is made by dissolving it in water, straining, 

 and adding sugar to taste. 



It has a very cooling effect in fevers. 



Rosella 



{Hibiscus saMariffa) 



Called Red Sorrel in the West Indies ; Vinagreiro 

 (Brazil) ; Tocoswas (North-east Africa) ; Lal-ambari 

 (Hindustani) ; Shivappu-kashurukvirai, etc. (Tamil) ; Erra- 

 gom-kaya, etc. (Telegu) ; Polechi, etc. (Malay) ; Chin- 

 poung-ni, etc. (Burmah). It is a native of tropical Asia 

 and Africa, and widely cultivated in the West Indies, 

 India, Burmah, Ceylon, Queensland, etc. A moist climate 

 seems to suit it, and the red variety is the best. 



It is not the fruit itself which is made use of, bub the 

 thick succulent sepals which envelop it ; these arc used 



