Pouteria sapota,
mamey sapote, is a
species of
tree native to
Middle America, naturally ranging from southern
Mexico to southern
Costa Rica, plus
Cuba. Today, the tree is cultivated not only in
Mexico, but also in
Central America, the
Caribbean, and
South Florida for its fruit, which is commonly eaten in many
Latin American countries. Mamey can be found in many Latin American communities throughout the USA, where it is made into milkshakes and ice cream among other things.