Garcinia intermedia is a species of tropical American tree which produces tasty fruit. In English it is known as the lemon drop mangosteen or barbara fruit.
Lemon Drop Mangosteen is a kind of tropical fruit. The fruit looks like a dried-up lemon and is bright yellow in color. The inside of the fruit has a white pulp with a citrus taste. This taste has been compared to cotton candy that tastes like lemons. Rich in antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that can boost your immune system. Next to that, the high levels of Vitamins B and C aid in overall body health.
The tree may fruit after as little as two years. The fruits are smooth spheres about an inch in diameter with a thin yellow, orange or red rind around a white pulp. They are edible and have an appealing sweet and sour taste. It is usually eaten out of hand, though can be used for drinks, jams , jellies and pickles.