Mango: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Mangifera indica

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Ripe mango (Mangifera indica) fruits

Clusters of unripe mango fruit (Mangifera indica) hanging from branches surrounded by green leaves on a mango tree.

Homemade mango pickle served in a white bowl on a green background, raw mangoes a spoon kept for aesthetics.

Clusters of unripe and ripening mangoes (Mangifera indica) hanging from a tree with glossy green leaves.

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