>"Fruits of Warm Climates", by Julia F. Morton >An alternative title for this book would be something like 'Encyclopedia of >Fruits of Tropical, Semi-Tropical, and Sub-Tropical Climates'. This is the >ultimate fruit book, providing extensive information on common and uncommon >fruits of warm climates. This book was a labor of love by its author, the >world-renowned Botanist, Julia F. Morton, who was with the University of >Miami,in Florida. Unfortunately, Dr. Morton passed away in September 1996 from the >after-effects of an auto accident. PS It's Sheila again. I lived in Miami for many years and once attended a lecture by DR Morton. She's a hoot, wired, energetic, and so knowledgeable. She is known as a forensic herbalist, she testifies in court cases on the properties of poisonous herbs!!! I have one of her books on the local plants of south Fla. I heard earlier she had died through the American Herbalist Guild but I didn't know how. Ohhh, and I grew the 'strawberry' tree (muntingia) in front of my ocean view apt on south beach in Miami Beach. I live on the second story and within a few months it had reached my window and beyond and yes, the flavor is awesome. Also, the saguaro fruit, (cactus, the flower of which is the Arizona state flower), has a similar fruit, that combo of the best of raspberries, cherries, strawberries, and jackfrost powdered sugar! I hiked in Sabino Cyn this am and the fruit are just starting to get ripe. All the best, Kind Regards, http://www.sheilas.com