What is the origion of todays strawberries?
One might think they are natural but
they are believed to be two American
varieties crossed in France about 1750.
Are pears and apples from Europe or America?
Actually they were breed before recorded
history and have their roots in Asia. The
apple was develped from crosses of wild
plants that appeared in western Asia
The pear developed in central Asia.
Is the kiwi native to New Zealand?
The kiwi probably evolved near the
Yunnan provance in China where some
60 species exist today. A few have
been found in India, Japan, and Korea.
Citrus?
wild citrus can be found in Australia
and much of Asia but todays popular citrus
plants were probably breed in China about
1000 BC.
Rhubarb?
Developed in China about 3000 BC.
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From: The origins of fruit and vegetables
jonathan roberts
pub: 2001
