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I live on Macleay Island off the coast of Brisbane and have this tree in my yard. No one so far has been able to tell me what it is, can anyone recognise it please? I have picked one when it changed colour to brown and cut it open but didnt taste very nice at all!
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Time: 4th February 2009 4:56pm

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PoonT says...
Wild fig, you can tell by the bottom of the fruit.

Time: 5th February 2009 2:26pm

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Phil. says...
Looks a lot like a black sapote - try it when soft but still green.

Time: 5th February 2009 3:19pm

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rinne says...
I'm guessing here but it looks like what we call 'Jambu' back home in Malaysia. I'm not sure what it is called in english (maybe Guava?) but we usually eat it when firm and green. it's nice to be eaten when still firm - it'll be crispy and juicy.

Time: 6th February 2009 12:31pm

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May says...
It's definitely not jambu.

Time: 6th February 2009 1:29pm

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Lotte says...
I'm 99.9% sure it's a black sapote. I have one of these as well... quite a pretty tree but the branches can be a bit messy.

Time: 6th February 2009 6:31pm

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David says...
Im 100% sure this is Randia Fitzalanii,or native gardenia,has small very fragrant flowers followed by large fruit , not sure if edible.

Time: 7th February 2009 8:23am

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vanl says...
Its a black sapote

Time: 9th February 2009 1:34pm

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Dekka says...
David's right. Native gardenia. Bush tucker. Hard to get a decent tasting one, although I hear they exist. I have four young Randias in my garden and I'm hoping at least one will be palatable.

Time: 9th February 2009 6:44pm

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