Nam Dok Mai facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mangifera 'Nam Dok Mai' |
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| Genus | Mangifera |
| Cultivar | 'Nam Dok Mai' |
| Origin | Thailand |
The 'Nam Dok Mai' mango (which means "flower water" in Thai) is a special kind of mango. It first came from Thailand. This mango is the most popular type grown in Thailand. It is also grown in other places like Australia and Colombia.
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About the 'Nam Dok Mai' Mango
The 'Nam Dok Mai' mango tree is a medium-sized tree. It can grow taller than six meters (about 20 feet). This tree produces fruit early to mid-season. It can even give more than one harvest of mangoes in a single year.
What Does the Fruit Look Like?
The 'Nam Dok Mai' mango fruit is long and has a pointed end. It is usually yellow when ripe, sometimes with green spots. The inside of the fruit has very little stringy fiber. It has a strong, sweet smell and tastes very sweet.
How It Grows
This mango is a polyembryonic type. This means that its seed can produce more than one sprout. It's like getting several plants from just one seed!
Where 'Nam Dok Mai' Mangoes Are Studied
'Nam Dok Mai' mango trees are kept in special plant collections. One collection is in Miami, Florida, at the USDA. Another is at the University of Florida's Tropical Research and Education Center. These places help study and protect different types of plants.
