pomegranate
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pomegranate
Punica granatum
The pomegranate is a round, red fruit filled with juicy seeds. It's not only tasty but also very healthy! People have enjoyed pomegranates for thousands of years.
Habitat: Mediterranean regions
Appearance
The pomegranate is a shrub or small tree with glossy, leathery leaves. It has distinctive bright orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers. Its unique fruit is round with a tough, leathery crimson rind and a persistent calyx resembling a crown.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyLythraceaeGenusPunica
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each pomegranate fruit can hold hundreds of sparkling, ruby-red seeds called arils!
In ancient Egypt, pomegranates were buried with mummies for the afterlife!
Pomegranate fruits naturally wear a little crown at their top!
This ancient juicy fruit has been enjoyed by humans for over 4,000 years!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Defender
Pomegranate can thrive in dry places, thanks to its deep roots and tough leaves that help it save water.
Ability
Seed Safeguard
Its fruit has a thick, leathery skin protecting hundreds of juicy seeds from drying out and hungry creatures.
Ability
Fruitful Bounty
Pomegranate produces many flowers and fruits, increasing its chances to spread seeds widely and reproduce.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-500 cm
- Spread
- 200-400 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from flowers
eaten by
Common Blackbird
Turdus merula
eats fallen fruit and dispersed seeds
eaten by
Black Rat
Rattus rattus
chews open fruits for the sweet seeds
eaten by
Human
Homo sapiens
cultivates and consumes the delicious fruit
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Fruit Tree
A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals.
Agricultural
This human use trait describes species cultivated or domesticated by humans for agricultural purposes, including crops and livestock.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Also known as
Chinese applePunica
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash fruits before eating them to keep them clean and safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is pomegranate?
200-500 cm
How wide does pomegranate spread?
200-400 cm
How big are the flowers on pomegranate?
2-4 cm
When does pomegranate bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is pomegranate edible?
Yes
Is pomegranate toxic?
None
What is pomegranate's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is pomegranate pollinated?
Insect
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