avocados

__Common Name__: Avocado Tree
 * Scientific Name:** Persea Americana

__Avocado__ is a fruit- The fruit is used to make fruit on the plant

__Five Interesting Facts__:


 * 1) Attains height up to 80 ft tall.
 * 2) The fruit can weigh from 0.25 lb to 3 lb.
 * 3) They can be found in 29 different places throughout the world.
 * 4) The term avocado was first used in Jamaica.
 * 5) They are self-pollinated.

__Different Uses For The Plant__-

You can use the tree leaves for herbal medicines. It can be used to treat arthritis and resporitary illness. Such as a common cold or the flu.

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