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Mango tree

Mangifera indica

Photo by Sam11
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Field Notes

Description:

Geographic area of origin:Indian Subcontinent
Common uses/hazards/importance: used mostly for eating because of its sweet and tasty fruit.
Distinguishing features:grows up to 35–40 m (115–130 ft) tall, with a crown radius of 10 m (33 ft). The trees are long-lived, as some specimens still fruit after 300 years. Has evergreen leaves.
Date and method of arrival in Hawaii:
Indigenous? Yes/no yes
Endemic? Yes/no no
Invasive? Yes/no no
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2012

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