Description
🍎 Everything About the Apple
The apple is the round, edible fruit of the apple tree (Malus domestica), which is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits globally.
🌳 Origin and History
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Origin Point: The apple originated in Central Asia, in the mountainous region of the Tien Shan mountains, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today.
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Domestication: Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Eurasia and were introduced to North America by European colonists.
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Cultural Significance: Apples hold cultural significance in many mythologies (including Norse and Greek) and are a common symbol in various religions.
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Johnny Appleseed: The historical figure John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) was instrumental in planting apple trees across parts of the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries.
🌈 Apple Varieties and Types
There are over 7,500 known cultivars of apples worldwide, bred for various characteristics like taste, texture, and use.
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