Cannon-Ball Tree
a name given to a South American tree-Couropita guianensis-from the large size and globular shape of its fruit. It belongs to the order Lecythidacea. The fruit is vinous and pleasant when fresh, but emits an intolerably offensive odor when in a state of decay. It is known in Cayenne as the "Abricot Sauvage," i. e., Wild Apricot. The shells are used as drinking utensils; the seeds are eaten by monkeys.