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Focus on: Avocado
Amy Pongrass
The avocado has been cultivated for many centuries, first discovered by the Aztecs, who called it "ahuacatl". The fruit is often referred to as an alligator pear due to its shape and leathery skin. Native to Central and South America, cultivation of the avocado slowly spread through Jamaica and Asia, not appearing on American soil till the early 20th century. Avocados are now grown in most tropical and sub-tropical countries, including ...
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