Punica granatum
The story
Steeped in rich symbolic and mythological associations across many cultures, the pomegranate originated in the region spanning the Caucasus and the Iranian plateau, including modern-day Iran, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. It was in these lands, approximately 5,000 years ago, that ancient Iranians first domesticated this historic plant.
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- Family
- Lythraceae
How to use it
The pomegranate is extensively cultivated for its fruit, which is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Its seeds can be used in cooking, adding a burst of flavor and color to dishes. Additionally, the shrub itself can be grown ornamentally in gardens, providing beautiful blooms and a unique aesthetic.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
About
The pomegranate is a fruit-bearing, deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae, subfamily Punicoideae, that grows to between 1.5–5 metres (5–16 ft) tall. Rich in symbolic and mythological associations in many cultures, it originated in the region spanning the Caucasus and the Iranian plateau — including modern-day Iran, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pomegranate was first domesticated by ancient Iranians in the Iranian plateau and nearby regions about 5,000 years ago. It is extensively cultivated for its fruit.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Punica granatum
- Slug
- punica-granatum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Genus
- Punica
- Species
- granatum
- Wikidata QID
- Q13188
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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