Where Does a Grapefruit Come From Originally?
                                
                                
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                                The grapefruit is a relatively young citrus fruit, only about 300 years old, and is a natural hybrid that first appeared in the Caribbean. Its story begins on the island of Barbados in the 18th century, a chance cross-pollination event that forever changed the citrus landscape.