National Fruit of India : Mangifera indica is a species of mango in the Anacardiaceae family is considered as the National Fruit of India. It is found in the wild in India and cultivated varieties have been introduced to other warm regions of the world.
Mango is a rich source of Vitamins A, C and D. In India there are over 100 varieties of mangoes, in different sizes, shapes and colours. Mangoes have been cultivated in India from time immemorial. The poet Kalidasa sang its praises. Alexander savored its taste, as did the Chinese pilgrim Hieun Tsang. Mughal emperor Akbar planted 100,000 mango trees in Darbhanga, Bihar at a place now known as Lakhi Bagh.
