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- Maras / Maras (Peppers) : Maras refers to a a variety of pepper that comes from the area around the city of Kahramanmaras in Turkey. Maras peppers are known for their complex flavor and medium heat which compliment many dishes from vegetables to seafood to steak. Maras pepper is small and has a pointed tip. Maras peppers have deep red color with little oil or salt, with a medium-strong heat and a bright fruity flavor.
Maras is one of the most famous regions in Turkey for their peppers.
Maras peppers take its names from the city which the peppers are grown. Maras comes from the area around the city of Kahramanmaras which is situated in the south-central region of Turkey near the Syrian border.
Mexican (P. americana var. drymifolia Blake) refers to one of the three (3) species of Avocado, the other two (2) are West Indian and Guatemalan Avocados.
Mexican Avocado has leaves which usually has an anise scent. It has thin and usually smooth skin, it blooms in the winter, and the fruit ripens the following summer and fall.
The following varieties of Avocados belong to this group or Mexican Avocado group: Clifton, Ettinger, Fuerte, Ganter, Horshim, Irving, Jan Boyce, Mayo, Mexicola, Mexicola Grande, Murrieta Green, Puebla, Stewart, Teague, and Topa Topa.