THE ABIU, A. POPULAR BRAZILIAN FRUIT. 
This valuable fruit is produced by the abieiro, or 
abiu-tree (pronounced ah-bee-u), botanically Pouteria caimito 
(R. & P.) Radlk., commonly cultivated in gardens about Rio de 
Janeiro and to a less extent at Bahia. The tree is up- 
right, pyramidal in form, of small size and handsome ap- 
pearance. The fruit ripens in February and March; exter- 
nally it is deep yellow in color, occasionally overspread 
with green around the base. The flesh is white, trans- 
lucent, melting in texture and of a sweet, bland flavor 
strongly resembling that of the sapodilla. The abiu is 
eaten while fresh, without cooking or preparation in any 
way. It is highly esteemed by all classes of Brazilians, 
and specimens such as the ones shown above sell in the 
markets of Bahia for the equivalent of three cents each. 
It should be given a trial in southern California and 
Florida. Photo No. 2105, by Brazilian Expedition, taken 
at Bahia, Brazil, March 3, 1914. ' 
