The small delicious fruit grown locally especially in Region 3. It is grown on vines and is green when it is not ready to pick. When it is ripe, it is usually has shades from a light yellow to a deep orange.
The seeds are consumed from this fruit.
Backdam
Fields of wild flowers in a Backdam in Canal No.1
I remembered eating this fruit when I was a little boy growing up on Punt Trench Dam. I can't find it anywhere in the states. I would love to know where I can find it to buy.
ReplyDeleteHi I bought some at bourda market last month and it brings back wonderful memories cz my grand ma had a tree and remember eating it since small days I understand your anxiety
DeleteWe buy them all the time here in Ontario. Usually found in Asian stores. They call it passion fruit there
ReplyDeletePassion fruit is a different variety.
DeleteI haven't seen sumotoo in Guyana on my last few trips. It seems like passion fruit is more popular now.
ReplyDeleteSumatoo is not passion fruit. Look alike but completely different
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