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Loquat Eriobotrya japonica | |
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Loquat leaves and fruits. | |
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Species: | E. japonica
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Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. | |
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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 and Iran.
Loquats are yellow or orange and contain large brown seeds. People eat the skin or peel the fruit.
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