Sophie Fry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mangifera 'Sophie Fry' |
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Display of 'Sophie Fry' mangoes at the Redland Summer Fruit Festival, Fruit and Spice Park, Homestead, Florida
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| Genus | Mangifera |
| Species | Mangifera indica |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Julie' x unknown |
| Cultivar | 'Sophie Fry' |
| Breeder | Laurence H. Zill |
| Origin | Florida, US |
The Sophie Fry mango is a special type of mango. It's known as a 'cultivar,' which means it's a specific kind of plant grown for its unique fruit. This mango first grew in south Florida.
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History of the Sophie Fry Mango
How it Started
The Sophie Fry mango probably grew from a seed of another mango called the 'Julie' mango. A person named Laurence Zill grew it in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Its Family Tree
The Sophie Fry mango is famous because people thought it was the parent of the 'Carrie' mango. The Carrie mango became very popular for growing in people's backyards in Florida. However, a study in 2005 suggested that the 'Julie' mango might be the parent of Carrie instead. This study didn't include Sophie Fry, which could explain why the results were different.
The Sophie Fry mango itself didn't become a common type for people to grow at home or for big farms to sell. You can find a Sophie Fry tree at the University of Florida's Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, Florida. This center collects and studies many different kinds of tropical plants.
What the Sophie Fry Mango Looks Like
Fruit Features
The fruit of the Sophie Fry mango is shaped like an oval. It has a rounded bottom and a rounded top. When it's fully grown, it usually weighs about 8 ounces. The skin of the mango can be green or yellow.
Inside, the fruit has orange-colored flesh. It's very juicy and smells wonderful. The taste is rich and sweet. This mango has very few fibers, which makes it smooth to eat. It also has a single seed inside, which is called a monoembryonic seed. The trees are known for producing a good amount of fruit.
