Avocado - Growing in Flamingo Grovs Botanic Garden, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. this fruit is one of the semi-tropics. the avocado, unlike most fruits, contains a large amount of vegetable oil and is commonly used as a salad. It is also used in the manufacture of face creams.
Sausage Tree - Growing in Flamingo Groves Botanic Garden, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In parts of Africa this tree is said to be held sacred; the fruit, when cut and slightly roasted is said to be used as outward applications in certain skin diseases. This drug is known to the trade as chysorobin. the fruit which is from 18 to 24 inches long and from 8 to 12 inches around, hangs on stems from 3 to 6 feet long and resembles huge sausages.
Cluster Fig - Growing in Flamingo Groves Botanic Garden, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. this large tree originated in India. The red fruits are edible and cluster on leafless scaly branches.
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