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Sapotes

Botanical name: Casimiroa

Sapotes

Botanical name: Casimiroa

Description

The Mexican war hero, Casimiro Gomez, was the inspiration for the Latin name to be Casimiroa. The seeds of some species of sapotes have been reported as toxic to humans and animals. Subsequently, a lethal cockroach bait has been made using extracts of these plants. The wood of some members of sapotes has been used to make furniture in parts of its native Tropical Americas.

Species of Sapotes

White sapote

The white sapote (*Casimiroa edulis*) is a fruit-bearing tree indigenous to the eastern part of Mexico and Central America. The fruit starts its life light green in color, and then it gradually turns yellow. A popular name for it is the Mexican apple. The genus name "white sapote" is in honor of Casimiro Gómez, who died in Mexico's war to break free from Spanish control.

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies

Family

Rue

Genus

Sapotes

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