Synonyms: 

Laurus persea L.

Persea drymifolia Cham. & Schltdl.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Laurales

Family: Lauraceae

Native: Mexico, Central America and South America.

Common Names

English – Avocado

Malayalam – വെണ്ണപ്പഴം

Description:

Persea americana is a fruit-bearing tree known for its green or black-skinned fruit, commonly called avocado.

Habitat: Evergreen Tree.

Distribution: South Central Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Uses: Persea americana, or avocado, for food, often in salads, sandwiches, and as a topping or ingredient in various dishes.