Avocado (n.) The pulpy fruit of Persea gratissima, a tree of tropical America. It is about the size and shape of a large pear; - called also avocado pear, alligator pear, midshipman's butter.

There's more to avocados than great taste. Avocados contain 25 nutrients, including vitamin C, folate, vitamin E, fiber and unsaturated fats. They are also naturally sodium-free, contain no trans fats and are low in saturated fat.

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The avocado was introduced to the United States and California in the late 19th century. The avocado has become an extremely successful crop. 95% of United States avocado production is located in California and 80% occurs in San Diego County. Approximately 59,000 acres of avocados are grown in Southern California. Fallbrook California claims the title of "Avocado Capital of the World"

There are many avocado varsities; Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano. The Hass avocado is by far the most common variety and accounts for more than 80% of the commercial avocado crop.