The avocado belongs to the family Lauraceae.Camphor, sassafras, cinnamon and laurels are relatedspecies. The tree is evergreen, though heavy leaf fallmay occur during profuse blossoming and when thetree is affected by root rot. The growth habit variesfrom tall and upright to well-shaped and spreading.Fruit of the cultivated species vary greatly in size,shape, colour, texture and flavour. The edible part ofthe fruit—the flesh between the seed and the skin—varies in colour from cream to yellowish-green. Whenripe the flesh should have the consistency of softbutter. The fruit has one seed. The fruit is unique inthat it will not ripen until harvested and may be left on
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