BANANAS

If used whilst still green are called 'figs'.

COCOA

Grown locally and can be bought in the market in rolled sticks.

COCONUTS

Mostly used whilst still green, the top is cut and the liquid inside drunk, the flesh inside is eaten with a spoon.

LEMONS

Grown locally, they are very large, about the size of an orange with a thick 'lumpy' skin.

LIMES

These are plentiful and cheap and used a lot in cooking.

MANGO

Many varieties are grown on the island and can be picked on the roadside.

SOURSOP

Weigh four to six pounds and used to make a pleasant drink or ice cream.

TAMARIND

Two to six inch brownish pod, which when tender can be sucked raw, the leaves are used for curries.

AUBERGINE

Just as in the UK but called an eggplant.

BREADFRUIT

Introduced by Captain Bligh of the Bounty. Called a fruit but eaten as a vegetable. It can weigh up to 10 pounds. It must be cooked and can be fried, roasted or boiled like a potato.

CHRISTOPHENE

Pear-shaped and white, of the gourd family. Can be used raw, usually grated in salad.

COURGETTES

Grown locally and plentiful, called zucchini or baby marrow.

DASHEEN

A root vegetable, difficult to peel, it turns white when boiled, used as a potato.

IRISH POTATO

Just like an English potato but very small and expensive