genus

Avocado

Persea

Field notes

Persea is a genus of about 111 species of evergreen trees belonging to the laurel family, Lauraceae. The best-known member of the genus is the avocado, P. americana, widely cultivated in subtropical regions for its large, edible fruit.

Children

Avocado introduced
Lingue
Vinhático
Wild Avocado
Coyo present
Canela
Persea podadenia
Aquacatillo

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS.