Bertholletia excelsa or Brazil Nut is a nut bearing tree, native e of Brazil. Nuts are edible, tasty and rich in selenium and a good source of magnesium and thiamine. They also contain about 15% protein, 10% carbohydrates, and 70% fat.
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Malus domestica or Apple Tree is a deciduous fruit bearing tree native to Asia. Fruit is edible, crispy, mostly sweet, eaten fresh or cooked and made into wine (cider) and vinegar.
Ficus carica or Fig Tree is a tropical, with a few species extending into the warm temperate zone, fruit bearing tree. native to The common fig or Ficus carica, the best known species, is native to Mediterranean region. Fruit is edible, sweet or eaten fresh, dried for latter use and made into sweets.
Pistacia vera L. or Pistachio Nut is a nut bearing tree native to highland regions of Iran, Turkmenistan and western Afghanistan. Nuts are edible, eaten raw,roasted or used into sweets.




