A species of flowering plant in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, native to tropical America.
Descriptions:
Tree: Small to medium-sized, deciduous, grows up to 7 meters tall
Fruit: Drupe, oval or oblong, 2.5-5 cm long, purple, dark-red, orange, yellow, or red-and-yellow
Flesh: Yellow, sweet with a bit of acidic aftertaste.
Uses: Eaten fresh, used in jams, drinks, desserts, and traditional medicine