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| Identification |
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Genus
Persea
Species
americana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
avocado
alligator pear
Family
LAURACEAE
Specimen number
S9286
Data source
GrUnFr p22-26;MedPl p118
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
60'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 09a-11
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 20� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
carminative
antitussive
emmenagogue
emollient
carminative
anthelmintic
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Seeds
Fruit
Bark
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is green in flesh with a large round stone. It has a buttery nutty flavor. There are many nutritional properties of merit in Persea americana; for example vitamins, calcium, iron and phosphorus can all be found. For even more, see the full list of nutritional values. Avocado (sometimes called alligator pear) is typically used as oil. This plant is most often used fresh. This species has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as an astringent, as a carminative, as an antitussive and as an emmenagogue. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. The leaves and the seeds and the fruit and even the bark are used to prepare herbal remedies.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Oil
Nutritional value
Vitamins
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Protein
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
green in flesh with a large round stone
Flavor / texture
has a buttery nutty flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Persea americana to produce fruit. Avocado (in some places called alligator pear) may have originated from Central and South America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Persea americana is deciduous in nature.
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