Coconut – a palm Scientific Name – Cocos nucifera L. Habitat – Humid tropical coastal areas and islands Uses – 1. Nuts- copra and fibers are obtained. Coconut is cultivated mainly for theses uses. Coconut oil is extracted from copra. This oil mainly used for culinary purpose. Uncooked fresh oil is used in preventing dental […]
Fruit
Mango – King of All fruit
Mangos are considered as “The King Of All Fruit” Mango name came from Tamil (Indian language)’mangai’ or ‘man-kay’. Portuguese traders named them as Manga (about 1510) but how the last letter “a” became “o” is not clear. Mango consider to be originated in Asia (southeast) 5000 yrs ago. Mango trees are 50- 100 ft tall […]
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