Lucuma dominigensis

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Lucuma dominigensis is an endangered plant in the sapod family Sapotaceae. It is native to Cuba, the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), the Bahamas, and Florida. Habitat loss is the main threat to its survival.

The tree produces a round yellow fruit with an exotic flavor that is a mix of canistel (Lucuma campechiana) and papaya (Carica papaya). The pulp is sweet and smooth, similar to Lucuma campechiana. The fruit is grown and collected for eating and is sometimes called the egg-fruit because of its similarity to Lucuma campechiana.

Taxonomy notes: Scientific name Lucuma dominigensis C.F. Gaertn., 1807. It has also been listed under other names, such as Pouteria moaensis.