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Onion
Onions originate in Asia but are one of the most adaptable plant species in the world
Nuts
The Brazil nut has never been bred outside the Amazon rainforest
Tomato
Also known as the wolf peach, tomatoes belong to the deadly nightshade family
Coconuts
There are more coconut palms in the world than people
Oranges
Orange, native to Southeast Asia but flourished in South America.
Maize
"Only tobacco and Syphilis spread faster than maize"- Christopher Columbus
Rice
Over a third of the world's rice is grown in China
Fruit
Did you know your apple and pear trees belong to the rose family?
