This evergreen tree is up to 20 m tall, and has greyish-brown, fissured bark, which produces a milky white exudate. The end of branchlets and the petioles are covered with short, brown hairs. The leaves are simple, obl… See more

Representations of lúcuma have been found on ceramics at burial sites of the indigenous people of coastal Peru. The Moche people had a fascination with agriculture and often chose to represent fruits and v… See more

The area of origin of P. lucuma is located in the Andes of Ecuador and Peru, at temperate elevations of 2,700–3,000 m (8,900–9,800 ft). See more