Origin of Fruits and Vegetables
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Source | Fruits | Vegetables |
North America | Blackberry, Blueberry, Cranberry, Dewberry, Gooseberry, Grape, Raspberry, Strawberry | Jerusalem Artichoke |
Central America | Cherimoya, Papaya, Sapodilla, Sapote | Corn |
South America | Avocado, Pineapple, Strawberry | Green Bean, Lima Bean, Peppers, Potato, Pumpkin, Squash, Sweet Potato, Tomato |
Europe (Western) | Currant, Gooseberry | Carrot, Cabbage, Parsnip, Turnip |
Europe (Eastern) | Apple,Pear | Endive Lettuce, Horseradish |
Africa | Date, Watermelon | Artichoke, Okra, Yam |
Middle East | Cherry, Fig, Grape, Olive, Plum | Asparagus, Beet, Celery, Cress, Lettuce, Onion, Pea, Radish, Spinach |
India | Lemon, Lime, Mango, Muskmelon | Cucumber, Eggplant |
China | Apricot, Peach, Persimmon | Chinese Cabbage |
Southeast Asia | Banana, Orange, Tangerine | |
Micronesia | Grapefruit | |
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