2007-06-18 00:57:46 · 7 answers · asked by Donald O 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
The pitaya (also known as pitahaya, dragon fruit, strawberry pear, ) is the fruit of several cactus species, especially of the genus Hylocereus, but also see Stenocereus.
Native to Mexico and Central and South America, these vine-like epiphytic cacti are also cultivated in Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam and Malaysia.
They are also found in Taiwan, Okinawa, Israel, and southern China.
The pitaya only blooms at night; they are large white flowers that are often called Moonflower or Queen of the Night.
The species Stenocereus gummosus in the Sonoran desert has been an important food source for Native American peoples.
The Seri people of northwestern Mexico still harvest the highly appreciated fruit of the pitaya agria (Spanish),
The name of the fruit was later changed to dragon fruit to boost sales. It made a significant difference in the marketability of the fruit.
The fruit on the link, ready to eat. --
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Pitaya_on_plate.jpg
The fruit in the market , the red one only on the link ---
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Dragonfruit_Chiyai_market.jpg
A yellow fruit , cut open -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Yellow_pitaya.jpg
The flower of hylocereus --
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Undatus149UE.jpg
2007-06-18 01:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a wide range of names for this fruit. Some people use pitaya or pitahaya, while some others prefer “strawberry pear”.
In spite of various types of dragon fruit, the most common one is characterized as a fruit with red skin, green scales, white pulp and black seeds.
Some other types might differ in colors, for example, yellow skin, red pulp…
Dragon fruit is becoming the favorite choice of many people, because of its sweet flavor and various health benefits.
2016-12-16 04:34:44 · answer #2 · answered by Daisy Ellis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dragon fruit is unique to the tropical regions and its popularity has increased significantly in recent years.
In spite of various types of dragon fruit, the most common one is characterized as a fruit with red skin, green scales, white pulp and black seeds.
Some other types might differ in colors, for example, yellow skin, red pulp…
Dragon fruit is becoming the favorite choice of many people, because of its sweet flavor and various health benefits.
Dragon fruit is low calorie in its content, as 100 grams give only 52 calories.
Fat and protein make up for minimal proportions; whereas, the amount of fiber is relatively high.
Interestingly, dragon fruit contains considerable amounts of vitamins and essential nutrients that human beings can profit from.
Vitamin C and iron are top outstanding elements with 34 and 10.6 percent of the RDI, respectively.
Besides, antioxidants are another amazing part in dragon fruit nutrition facts.
2016-09-29 21:09:28 · answer #3 · answered by Aaron 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a dragon fruit is a fruit that the appearance is look like a dragon fruit..i dont know the history but i already ate one.
2007-06-18 01:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by patrick john 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just for addition, it is commonly found here in Indonesia, and very famous as medicinal plant. The fruit is said to contain high amount of nutrition (I don't really know about this). In order to grow fruits, the plant needs high amount of light and hot temperature (mine never grow fruits, because they don't get enough light to do).
2007-06-18 02:24:07 · answer #5 · answered by K-lenx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've seen one.
it's sort of a yellow fruit. almost like a pineapple but smaller and yellower in and out.
it's edible and its a PLANT =)
2007-06-18 02:15:07 · answer #6 · answered by diayocem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a pink skinned friut with soft spikes,cross between a kiwi and mango eat,very overated,comes from vietnam
2007-06-18 01:02:22 · answer #7 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋