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Whole avocado fruit with dark, textured skin next to two halves, one showing the large seed and the other an empty pit cavity, against a white background.
avocados Hass avocado fruits (Persea americana).

The Hass avocado is a popular cultivar of the avocado fruit (Persea americana), a subtropical tree native to the Western Hemisphere. Developed in California in the 1920s, the Hass variety is a hybrid of Mexican and Guatemalan species. It is known for its pebbly skin that darkens as it ripens, higher oil content, richer flavor, and ease of peeling compared to other avocado types.12

Avocado fruits are botanically classified as berries and contain a single large seed. They are a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, and vitamin A. While not typically used as a butter substitute today, the avocado's creamy texture has earned it names like "midshipman's butter" and "butter pear". It is a key ingredient in guacamole and is commonly eaten in salads.12

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