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Avocado

Persea americana

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Description:

Known as 'aguacate' in Spanish and 'alligator pear', 'Palta pear', 'Midshipman’s butter' and 'avocado' in English, it is called as 'abokado' in the Philippine vernacular. It was introduced into the Philippines in 1890 by the Spaniards through seeds coming from Mexico. However, it was only from 1902 to 1907 that avocado was introduced successfully into the Philippines by the Americans.

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