Introd. to Florida from Israel about 1970 by Lawrence H. Zill, Boynton Beach, Fla. Origin: in Egypt. Tree: vigorous; large, dense canopy. Fruit: eating quality fair to good. Shape: oblong; base rounded; stout stem inserted obliquely in a level manner; apex rounded with a large lateral beak; surface undulating. Size: length 12-14.5 cm; breadth 7-8 cm; thickness 5.5-6 cm. Weight: 300-490 g. Skin: ground color greenish-yellow; no blush; few small white dots; skin thin, tender, tender, and easily separating. Flesh: soft and juicy deep yellow flesh; flavor acidulous, aromatic, and spicy with a strong somewhat repugnant aroma; little fiber. Stone and seed: thick and woody stone with a monoembryonic seed filling 50% to 75% of the stone. Season: July to August. Fruit remains green when ripe; limited evaluation has shown it to be a good producer in Florida.
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