Loquat
| Loquat Eriobotrya japonica | |
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| Species: | E. japonica
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| Eriobotrya japonica | |
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Mespilus japonica | |
A loquat is a tropical fruit that grows on a tree. Since it is tropical, it will only grow in a warm, wet climate. It grows in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, Pakistan, India and Iran.
Loquats are yellow or orange and contain large brown seeds. People eat the skin or peel the fruit.
Loquat Media
A loquat leaf, shown at a high magnification, illustrating the general appearance of the leaf and the structure of the venation
Image of the Victor variety of loquats (scientific name: Eriobotrya japonica), with this specimen originating in Orange, Orange County, California, United States. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) seeds
Loquats on the fruit tree.Locally known as Miù in Gìkùyu
On this cultivar intended for home growing, the flowers open gradually, resulting in the fruit following suit.
Loquats and a Mountain Bird, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)
Ripe and unripe loquats
Loquat in plate
