Bananas

Flora of Mexico: The Banana. An herbaceous plant that grows in tropical climes and produces a high-energy fruit found in many parts of Mexico.

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Mangos

The mango is a tropical fruit tree native to Asia that was introduced to the West Indies in the 18th C. and moved into Mexico early in the 19th C. Its fruit is both juicy and fibrous, with a flowery and somewhat peach-like flavor.

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Mexican Cuisine

The cuisines and ingredients of Mexico: the evolution of Mexican food

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Papaya

It is believed that the papaya is native to tropical America, particularly southern Mexico and Central America, although now the papaya is common in almost all tropical regions. It is the source of the digestive enzyme, papain.

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