Introd. to Florida from Bangalore, India, in 1901 by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Miami, Fla. Origin: Tree: vigorous; large, spreading, open canopy. Fruit: eating quality poor to fair. Shape: oblong; base rounded; stout stem inserted squarely in an elevated manner; apex rounded to bluntly pointed with a large lateral beak; surface smooth. Size: length 17.5-20 cm; breadth 9-11.5 cm; thickness 8.5-10.5 cm. Weight: 800-1100 g. Skin: ground color greenish-yellow; pink blush; few small white dots; skin thick, tough, and adherent. Flesh: firm and medium-juicy lemonyellow flesh; flavor rich and spicy with a weak, somewhat repugnant aroma; abundant fiber. Stone and seed: thin and papery stone with a monoembryonic seed filling 40% to 60% of the stone. Season: July to August. Often used for cooking or processing, such as chutney; important as a parent for many Florida cultivars.
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