Common Name: Avocado
Scientific Name: Persea americana
Description: Evergreen tree with Dark green, elliptical leaves; Small, yellow or purple flowers;Green, pear-shaped, edible fruits (3-12 inches long)
Uses:
1. Fresh fruit consumption
2. Guacamole and dips
3. Salads, sandwiches, and smoothies
4. Cosmetic applications (skin, hair care)
5. Oil extraction
Flowering Period:
– Spring-fall (February-October)
– Peak flowering: April-June