A small tree with spreading leaf-covered branches and large green oval fruits, which when ripe have hard dry walls. It is a native of the West Indies. The inside pulp is useless, except as an abortive in cattle.  You may cut the fruit in half when green, hollow out with a spoon and scratch designs in the soft green skin. When dry, these designs will contrast well and be permanent.  The fruits make bailers and maracas shak-shaks. The plant was also used for skin diseases