Dasheri is a variety of mango grown in different parts of North India. It is a sweet and fragrant variety of mango, color is yellow when ripe, skin thin, pulp fibreless and flesh firm. In the 18th century, Dasheri first appeared in the gardens of Nawab of Lucknow. Since then Dasheri plants have been produced and planted throughout India. People from the village Dasheri near Kakori, Uttar Pradesh have the mother plant. This mother plant belonged to the orchards of Late Mohammad Ansar Zaidi. This mother plant is said to be around 200 years old. It bears fruit every alternate year. Though the fruit is small when compared to its grafted counterparts, its flavor and aroma are unmatched. The plant is being well taken care of by Mr. Zaidi's descendants. It is often referred to as "The Mother Dasehri".