hass Avocado 500g The avocado (Persea americana), a tree likely originating from south-central Mexico, is classified as a member of the flowering plant family Lauraceae. The fruit of the plant, also called an avocado (or avocado pear or alligator pear), is botanically a large berry containing a single large seed. Avocado Is Incredibly Nutritious. They Contain More Potassium Than Bananas. â?¦ Avocado Is Loaded With Heart-Healthy Monounsaturated Fatty Acids Avocados Are Loaded With Fiber. Eating Avocados Can Lower Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels. People Who Eat Avocados Tend to Be Healthier.