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The peach tree is relatively short lived, usually not exceeding twenty years of age. However, the peach fruit is regarded as a symbol of longevity in several East Asian cultures. The specific name persica refers to its widespread cultivation in Persia (modern-day Iran), from where it was transplanted to Europe and in the 16th century to the ...
Justicia adhatoda commonly known in English as Malabar nut, adulsa, adhatoda, vasa, vasaka, [3] [4] is native to Asia. [5] Adathoda means 'untouched by goats' in Tamil. The name derives from the fact that animals like goats do not eat this plant due to its extreme bitter taste.
The name avocado has been used in English since at least 1764, with minor spelling variants such as avogato attested even earlier. [ 60 ] [ 61 ] [ 62 ] The avocado was commonly referred to in California as ahuacate and in Florida as alligator pear until 1915, when the California Avocado Association popularized the term avocado.
Experts agree that a diet rich in fruits and veggies is the way to go. Fruits can provide essential nutrients, fiber and a host of other health benefits. If you enjoy fruits frequently, that's great.
English. Read; Edit; View history; Tools. Tools. ... Aadu may refer to: Aadu, a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language film; Aadu (name), an Estonian male given name; See also
Sapling. Phyllanthus acidus is an intermediary between a shrub and tree, reaching 2 to 9 m (6½ to 30 ft) high. [2] The tree's dense and bushy crown is composed of thickish, tough main branches, at the end of which are clusters of deciduous, greenish, 15-to-30-cm long branchlets.
Dacryodes edulis is a fruit tree in the family Burseraceae native to Africa.Its various regional names include safou (Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola), messa, plum (), atanga (Equatorial Guinea and Gabon), ube, elumi/rukuki (), [2] [3] African pear, bush pear, African plum, nsafu, bush butter tree, or butterfruit.
Often described as a combination of other citrus fruits, yuzu has a sour taste similar to lemon, a sweetness comparable to a mandarin orange, a bitterness akin to a grapefruit, and a tart lime ...