👉 Sapotillo is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It has two main types: the long-tailed sapotillo (Sapotilla vulgaris) and the short-tailed sapotillo (Sapotilla minor). These plants are known for their large leaves, which can grow up to 10 inches in diameter, as well as their distinctive shape and color.