Pomegranate

A pomegranate ( Punica granatum ) is a fruit -bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing to between five and eight meters tall. The pomegranate is native to the Iranian Plateau , and has been cultivated in the Caucasus since ancient times. It is widely cultivated throughout Armenia , Azerbaijan , Iran , Afghanistan , Pakistan , Turkey , India , the drier parts of southeast Asia , Indonesia , peninsular Malaysia , the Mediterranean and Southern Europe and tropical Africa . Introduced into Latin America and California by Spanish settlers in 1769, pomegranate is now cultivated in parts of California and Arizona for juice production. In the Northern Hemisphere , the fruit is typically in season from September to February. In the Southern Hemisphere , it is in season from March to May. An ancient fruit, pomegranate is mentioned in Europe as early as the Iron-Age Greek Mythology in the Homeric hymns. Yet, it has still to reach mainstream prominence as a consumer fruit in commercial markets of North America and the Western Hemisphere. California Agriculture and Natural Resources .

Young pomegranate trees The pomegranate ( / ˈ p ɒ m [invalid input: 'i-'] ɡ r æ n [invalid input: 'i-'] t / ), botanical name Punica granatum , is a fruit -bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing between 5 and 8 m (16–26 ft) tall. In the Northern Hemisphere , the fruit is typically in season from September to February, and in the Southern Hemisphere from March to May. As intact arils or juice, pomegranates are used in cooking, baking, meal garnishes , juice blends, smoothies , and alcoholic beverages , such as cocktails and wine . The pomegranate is considered to have originated in the region of modern day Iran , and has been cultivated since ancient times throughout the Mediterranean region and northern India . It was introduced into Latin America and California by Spanish settlers in 1769. Today, it is widely cultivated throughout the Middle East and Caucasus region, north Africa and tropical Africa , the Indian subcontinent , Central Asia , and the drier parts of southeast Asia . It is also cultivated in parts of California and Arizona . In recent years, it has become more common in the commercial markets of Europe and the Western Hemisphere . California Agriculture and Natural Resources . "Pomegranate, Punica granatum L." Fruits of Warm Climates .

The pomegranate ( Punica granatum ) is a fruit -bearing deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae , subfamily Punicoideae, that grows between 5 and 10 m (16 and 33 ft) tall. Young pomegranate in Side , Turkey The pomegranate originated in the region extending from Iran to northern India, and has been cultivated since ancient times throughout the Mediterranean region. It was introduced into Spanish America in the late 16th century and into California by Spanish settlers in 1769. The fruit is typically in season in the Northern Hemisphere from September to February, and in the Southern Hemisphere from March to May. As intact sarcotestas or juice, pomegranates are used in baking, cooking, juice blends, meal garnishes , smoothies , and alcoholic beverages , such as cocktails and wine . Today, it is widely cultivated throughout the Middle East and Caucasus region, north and tropical Africa, the Indian subcontinent , Central Asia , the drier parts of southeast Asia , and parts of the Mediterranean Basin . It is also cultivated in parts of Arizona and the San Joaquin Valley in California. In the 20th and 21st centuries, it has become more common in the shops and markets of Europe and the Western Hemisphere . Fruits of Warm Climates .

Fruit-bearing deciduous shrub For other uses, see Pomegranate (disambiguation) . The pomegranate ( Punica granatum ) is a fruit -bearing deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae , subfamily Punicoideae, that grows between 5 and 10 m (16 and 33 ft) tall. Young pomegranate tree in Side, Turkey The pomegranate was originally described throughout the Mediterranean region. It was introduced into Spanish America in the late 16th century and into California by Spanish settlers in 1769. The fruit is typically in season in the Southern Hemisphere from March to May, and in the Northern Hemisphere from September to February. As intact sarcotestas or as juice, pomegranates are used in baking, cooking, juice blends, meal garnishes , smoothies , and alcoholic beverages , such as cocktails and wine . Pomegranates are widely cultivated throughout the Middle East and Caucasus region, north and tropical Africa, Iran , the Indian subcontinent , Central Asia , the drier parts of Southeast Asia , and the Mediterranean Basin . IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020 e.T63531A173543609 . " Punica granatum L." World Flora Online . The World Flora Online Consortium. 2022 . Fruits of Warm Climates . Handbook of Fruits and Fruit Processing (2 ed.). Science and Technology of Fruit Wine Production .

Fruit-bearing deciduous shrub For other uses, see Pomegranate (disambiguation) . The pomegranate ( Punica granatum ) is a fruit -bearing deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae , subfamily Punicoideae , that grows between 5 and 10 m (16 and 33 ft) tall. Rich in symbolic and mythological associations in many cultures, it is thought to have originated from Afghanistan and Iran before being introduced and exported to other parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe. It was introduced into Spanish America in the late 16th century and into California by Spanish settlers in 1769. It is widely cultivated throughout West Asia and the Caucasus region, South Asia , Central Asia , north and tropical Africa, the drier parts of Southeast Asia , and the Mediterranean Basin . The fruit is typically in season in the Northern Hemisphere from September to February, and in the Southern Hemisphere from March to May. The pomegranate and its juice are variously used in baking , cooking, juice blends, garnishes , non-alcoholic drinks, and cocktails . IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020 e.T63531A173543609 . " Punica granatum L." World Flora Online . The World Flora Online Consortium. 2022 . The New York Times . Fruits of Warm Climates . Handbook of Fruits and Fruit Processing (2 ed.). Science and Technology of Fruit Wine Production .