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One shop word, more than one plantCustard apple is not a species.
Custard apple is a shop word for more than one Annona. Sitaphal is Annona squamosa. Ramphal is Annona reticulata. Highland cherimoya is Annona cherimola. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Seethapazham · Annona squamosa
Annona squamosa — seethapazham / sitaphal, the knobbly segmented fruit.
- Ramphal · Annona reticulata
Annona reticulata — ramphal, the smoother bullock’s heart.
- Cherimoya · Annona cherimola
Annona cherimola — cherimoya, the highland heart-shaped custard fruit.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.