Annona reticulata
Noun 1. A small tropical American tree (Annona reticulata): A tree species native to tropical regions of the Americas, known for its distinctive fruit. It is commonly called the custard apple, bullock's heart, or ox-heart due to the shape of its fruit. 2. The fruit of this tree: A medium to large, heart-shaped fruit with a smooth or slightly bumpy, reticulated (net-like) skin that can be reddish-brown, yellow, or green. The flesh is creamy, sweet, and contains numerous dark brown seeds.
- Noun (referring to the tree):
- The Annona reticulata is less commonly cultivated than the sugar apple or cherimoya.
- We planted an Annona reticulata in the orchard last spring.
- Noun (referring to the fruit):
- The flesh of the Annona reticulata is delicious when eaten fresh.
- He bought a ripe Annona reticulata from the market.
- In botanical or scientific contexts: The term is primarily used in formal, scientific, or precise horticultural descriptions to distinguish this specific species from other fruits in the genus (e.g., - sugar apple, - cherimoya).
- The study compared the phytochemical properties of Annona reticulata with those of other Annonaceae species.
- Custard apple: A common name for , though this name is sometimes also used for other species.
- Bullock's heart: A common name referring to the fruit's shape.
- Ox-heart: Another common name referring to the fruit's shape.
- Annonaceae: The plant family to which belongs.
- Soursop (Annona muricata): A different, larger, spiky fruit from the same genus.
- Custard apple (common name)
- Bullock's heart (common name)
- Net-veined custard apple (descriptive name)
The term Annona reticulata has a very specific, singular meaning referring to this particular botanical species and its fruit. It does not have multiple abstract meanings. The "reticulata" part of its scientific name refers to the reticulated, or net-like, pattern on the fruit's skin.
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small tropical American tree bearing a bristly heart-shaped acid tropical fruit
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