Introd. to Florida from Puerto Rico by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Miami, Fla. Origin: Tree: moderately vigorous; semidwarf, dense canopy. Fruit: eating quality fair to good. Shape: oblong; base rounded; stout stem inserted obliquely in a deep cavity; apex rounded with a small lateral beak; surface smooth. Size: length 12-13.5 cm; breadth 7-8.5 cm; thickness 6-7 cm. Weight: 330-500 g. Skin: ground color yellow-orange to orange; no blush; few small white dots; skin thick, tough, and easily separating. Flesh: firm and dry orange flesh; flavor rich, aromatic, and sweet with a strong, slightly repugnant aroma; little fiber. Stone and seed: thick and woody stone with polyembryonic seed filling 95% to 100% of the stone. Season: June to July. Firm flesh texture makes this cultivar a valuable germplasm resource; consistent, heavy production with limited evaluation in Florida.
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