Friday, February 6, 2009

Family Caricaceae

One species of the Caricaceae Family was identified in one lot.

1. Papaya - Carica papaya L.
Comments: One tree was found in lot #102. Farmer consumes raw or blended in smoothies. Standers-by mentioned that consuming papaya may promote weight loss.
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Family Anacardiaceae

One species of the Anacardiaceae family was identified in only one of the 101 lots surveyed.

1. Mango - Magnifera indica 

Comments: An unexpected finding was that of a mango seedling that is at least one year old, informed its "Jaliscience" owner in lot # 120.  He is growing the mango not for himself but for a neighbor of the farm.  Mangos are usually eaten raw in the farmers home country of Mexico, he said.  The skin is removed, lemon juice and chili powder is added for taste!  
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