Dates, Phoenix dactylifera
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Dates, Phoenix dactylifera
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Most likely originating from the Fertile Crescent, dates quickly spread around Northern Africa and the Middle East, and are one of the sweetest fruits in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. According to fossil records, dates have been around for about 50 million years. They are also an excellent natural sweetener that is often used to replace other types of sugar today! Have you ever tried date sugar?
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© The Field Museum, Cat. No. 2108948
