What is Avocado?

Avocado, also known as alligator pears or butter fruit, is a sizable fruit that generally has a rough, green outer skin, greenish or yellowish flesh, and a large brownish seed in the middle. It was particularly fatty with a buttery consistency, and a flavor that is often described as mildly nutty and creamy.

The avocado tree is an evergreen, medium-sized tree belonging to the Laurel family. It is native to the Western Hemisphere from Mexico south to the Andean regions, and was first cultivated by Mesoamericans more than 5,000 years ago.