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Originally Posted by chong
S. pinnata is not the same as S. dulcis. S. dulcis is the same as S. cytherea. S. pinnata fruit is smaller than the S. dulcis' and not very good tasting. Sometimes, Pinnata is used as rootstock for Dulcis because they have a stronger root system. Sometimes S. pinnata is referred to as Mangifera pinnata. That's how closely related it is to Mangifera indica, the mango.
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Yes, this was my understanding. What I don't understand is why Logee's is advertising a dwarf variety. It is unheard of elsewhere. I suspect this is a marketing tactic, esp. since they also incorrectly list S. dulcis as a "new world" fruit when in fact it is native to New Guinea, Borneo, etc.
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