Persea americana
Summary
| Resource Type | Organism |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | P. americana |
| Genus | Persea |
| Species | americana |
| Common Name | Avocado |
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| Description | Persea Americana, more commonly known as avocado, is a broadleaf evergreen tree native to Central America and usually grows 30-60 feet in height. Persea Americana is most famous for its delicious fruit which is usually round and has a large pit in the center surrounded by a fleshy pulp. Persea Americana are threaten by Laurel wilt. Trees infected with Laurel wilt will usually die within 4-8 weeks after infection. Avocado is a very valuable economic resource, producing billions of dollars annually. Sources: http://hort.ufl.edu/database/documents/pdf/tree_fact_sheets/peramea.pdf https://www.statista.com/statistics/546219/us-dollar-sales-avocados/ |
