Persea americana
Dangerous to: cattle, goats, horses, poultry, rabbits
If an animal has eaten this, call your vet.
The story
Long before modern cultivation, humans in Central and South America prized this evergreen tree for its rich, oily fruit. Archaeological discoveries reveal a deep history of human relationship with the plant, showing that it was present in Peru between 8,000 and 15,000 years ago, with early use stretching across its native range from Mexico to Peru.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
- Family
- Lauraceae
How to use it
Avocados are prized for their large and oily fruit, which can be used in a variety of culinary dishes. They are often enjoyed fresh in salads, blended into smoothies, or mashed into guacamole. Additionally, their creamy texture makes them a popular choice for spreads and dips.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
About
The avocado (Persea americana) is a tree, long thought to have originated in South Central Mexico, classified as a member of the flowering plant family Lauraceae. Recent archaeological research produced evidence that the avocado was present in Peru as long as 8,000 to 15,000 years ago. Avocado (also alligator pear) refers to the tree's fruit, which is botanically a large berry containing a single large seed.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Persea americana
- Slug
- persea-americana
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Genus
- Persea
- Species
- americana
- Wikidata QID
- Q37153
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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