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August 09, 2026 at 11:56 AM
In the 1890s, the U.S. hired a team of globe-trotting plant hunters
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Historical plant explorers hired by the U.S. in the 1890s are credited with introducing popular foods like avocados, mangoes, and pistachios to the country.
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