Pouteria sp. "Confusa"

Pouteria sp. "Confusa" is a native tree reaching about 12 meters in height, found in Itacaré, Bahia, thriving in clay-rich soils of the Atlantic Forest. It produces fruits with a hard shell and a sweet pulp that surrounds the seed, offering a pleasant contrast in texture and flavor. Though still taxonomically undefined—hence the name "Confusa"—this species shows strong promise for edible use, and its adaptability to local conditions makes it a valuable candidate for conservation and rare fruit cultivation.