Who was the first person to introduce pineapples to Europe?

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BIOLOGY QUESTION #11518

Who was the first person to introduce pineapples to Europe?

Columbus

Explanation

The common pineapple comes from Brazil, where it was cultivated by the Indians when the Europeans came to America. Columbus brought it back to Europe on his second travel in the 1493. The plant is perennial and grows in the ground where the fruit can weigh up to 5 pounds. Pineapple can be eaten fresh, included in dishes or canned. The ripe pineapple smells sweet and strong.

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