Sawo
Sawo, scientifically known as Manilkara zapota, is an evergreen tree native to the Yucatán Peninsula and surrounding regions of Mexico and Central America. It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas for its fruit, which is also called sawo, sapote, or naseberry. The fruit is typically round or oval, with a rough, brown skin. The flesh is soft, sweet, and has a distinct granular texture, often compared to a ripe pear. It contains several small, hard, black seeds that are inedible.
The sawo tree is a slow-growing but long-lived species, known for its durable wood. Historically, the latex