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Grapefruit originated in Barbados as a hybrid of shaddock (Citrus grandis) in the mid-1600s.
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It became well established as a fruit for home consumption in the islands of the West Indies before its culture spread to the American mainland.
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The grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi) is a subtropical citrus tree known for its relatively large, sour to semi-sweet, somewhat bitter fruit. The interior flesh is segmented and varies in color from pale yellow to dark pink.
Grapefruit - Wikipedia
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Grapefruit’s Parent Came To The West Indies From Asia . The Beginning . America is the world’s largest consumer of grapefruit, with large commercial groves in Arizona, California, Florida and…
The Nibble: Grapefruit History
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Grapefruit itself was first found in Barbados in the mid-1600s.
Unlike grapes (which are technically berries), grapefruit are citrus fruits. Grapefruit’s English name evolved not from its taste, but how it grows – in grape-like clusters.
A Brief History of Grapefruit – Fresh from the Sunbelt
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