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How Did Grapefruit Originate?

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How Did Grapefruit Originate? The grapefruit probably originated in Barbados as a hybrid of shaddock (Citrus grandis). 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. How was the grapefruit created? Grapefruit is a citrus hybrid originating in Barbados

Who Discovered Grapefruit?

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Who Discovered Grapefruit? Unlike those of the pummelo, grapefruit seeds are usually polyembryonic. The number of fruits in a cluster varies greatly; a dozen is unusual but there have been as many as 20. The grapefruit was first described in 1750 by Griffith Hughes who called it the “forbidden fruit” of Barbados. How did grapefruit