The scientific name of Jamaica’s Ackee fruit honors this captain who brought it to England in 1793

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The scientific name of Jamaica’s Ackee fruit honors this captain who brought it to England in 1793

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: William Bligh

Final Jeopardy Explanation

The scientific name of Jamaica’s Ackee fruit, Blighia sapida, honors Captain William Bligh, who brought the fruit to England in 1793. Captain Bligh is perhaps best known for the infamous Mutiny on the Bounty, but his contribution to botany includes the transportation of the Ackee from Jamaica to the United Kingdom. The naming of the fruit in his honor reflects the historical practice of naming botanical discoveries after individuals who played a significant role in their introduction or discovery in new locations. The Ackee fruit is now closely associated with Jamaican cuisine, particularly the national dish, Ackee and Saltfish.

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