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Gabe15 · 06-19-2009, 10:47 AM

A lot on confusion comes from the fact that (as you can see), there are many different cultivars all over the world that are called Apple, so the name is not very helpful.

On the mainland US: 'Apple' is synonymous to 'Manzano' which is in the Silk AAB subgroup. 'Brazilian' is synonymous with 'Hawaiian Apple' which is in the Pome AAB subgroup.

In Hawaii: 'Apple' is synonymous with both a few different forms of 'Brazilian' (tall and dwarf) in the Pome subgroup. 'Manzano' are usually either called 'Manzano', 'True Apple' or 'Lady Finger', however 'Lady Finger' is also one of those names that applies to so many different plants that it's become pretty useless.

Additionally...

'1000 fingers' in the AAB subgroup Pisang Kelat

'Safet Velchi' and 'Chini Champa' are AB Ney Poovan subgroup.

'Kunnan' is an AB, but I can't find any reference to a subgroup.

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