Mangosteen Plant (Bud)

The Mangosteen fruit is round, dark purple to reddish purple, smooth and about 1 1/3  to 3 inches (3-8 cm.) in diameter. The fruit has a notable rosette at the apex composed of four to eight triangle shaped, flat remnants of the stigma. The flesh is snow white, juicy and soft, and may or may not contain seeds. The mangosteen fruit is acclaimed for its luscious, delectable, slightly acidic flavor. In fact, the fruit of the mangosteen is often referred to as the “queen of tropical fruit.”