Banana

Banana is a noteworthy fruit on Madeira island due to its quality and quantity of production.The banana is a fruit that is born from the banana tree, a plant originally from Southeast Asia, belonging to the family Musaceae, genus Musa and is included in the large group of monocots. It is a herbaceous plant, with […]

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Custard Apple / Anona

The custard apple is a regional fruit, with a tropical flavour and a cultivation that currently covers an area of approximately 104 hectares.The custard apple, fruit of the custard apple tree (Annona cherimola Mill.), is native to the valleys of the Andes highlands. Long established in Madeira, the custard apple tree easily adapted by finding […]

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Avocado / Abacate

Originally from South America, the avocado is an exotic fruit that covers an area of 88 hectares in Madeira.The avocado is an exotic fruit from the avocado tree (Persea americana), which belongs to the laurel family originally from South America, particularly Mexico, currently cultivated in subtropical regions.The edible part of the fruit is a yellowish […]

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