Maria Ann Smith lends her name to the green variety of what kind of fruit that she discovered in the 1860s?

A1 - Kiwi
B2 - Apple
C3 - Avocado
D4 - Tomato

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Answer: Granny Smith apples are named after Maria Ann Smith. They were discovered in Australia in the 1860’s, as a chance seedling in the compost pile on the orchard of Maria Ann Smith. Smith was a prominent figure in the district, earning the nickname "Granny" Smith in her advanced years. Granny Smith apples were first introduced commercially to the the United States in the 1970’s. Granny Smith Apples are known for their bright green skin color and are tart and crisp. The Granny Smith is the third most popular apple in the United States.

Extra question: What are your favorite apples, either to cook, or eat, or once were?

I remember when Pippen's were 'the thing' in green apples, before the Granny Smith.

Also -

2/3 of the world's eggplants are grown in New Jersey.