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Plant ID needed: strange pod-like fruit with purple interior

 
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I went on a hike Sunday afternoon and found a strange plant. I live in Central America. Anyone know what this thing is? The tree is short and almost looks like Asimina to me, but we're way outside that range. I couldn't find any seeds. Fruit bats or rats must have eaten them with the pulp.

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It's got to be Annonaceae family - I'd bet on that. But which member?
 
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I keep coming back to this thread to see if anyone has offered a suggestion.

It looks like Guava to me.  I keep looking at images of fruit, leaves, stems, etc.

Wikipedia says there are several varieties.
 
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