Pomegranate by GhAyAl 2013/08/19 17:29
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Punica
Species: P. granatum
Binomial name
Punica granatum L.
Synonyms
Punica malus Linnaeus, 1758
The pomegranate is widely considered to have originated in the vicinity of Iran and has been cultivated since ancient times.
The Punica granatum leaves are opposite or sub-opposite, glossy, narrow oblong, entire, 37 cm long and 2 cm broad. The flowers are bright red, 3 cm in diameter, with four to five petals (often more on cultivated plants). Some fruitless varieties are grown for the flowers alone. The edible fruit is a berry and is between a lemon and a grapefruit in size, 512 cm in diameter with a rounded hexagonal shape, and has thick reddish skin. The exact number of seeds in a pomegranate can vary from 200 to about 1400 seeds, contrary to some beliefs that all pomegranates have exactly the same number of seeds. [9] Each seed has a surrounding water-laden pulpthe edible arilranging in color from white to deep red or purple. The seeds are embedded in a white, spongy, astringent membrane.
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Punica
Species: P. granatum
Binomial name
Punica granatum L.
Synonyms
Punica malus Linnaeus, 1758
The pomegranate is widely considered to have originated in the vicinity of Iran and has been cultivated since ancient times.
The Punica granatum leaves are opposite or sub-opposite, glossy, narrow oblong, entire, 37 cm long and 2 cm broad. The flowers are bright red, 3 cm in diameter, with four to five petals (often more on cultivated plants). Some fruitless varieties are grown for the flowers alone. The edible fruit is a berry and is between a lemon and a grapefruit in size, 512 cm in diameter with a rounded hexagonal shape, and has thick reddish skin. The exact number of seeds in a pomegranate can vary from 200 to about 1400 seeds, contrary to some beliefs that all pomegranates have exactly the same number of seeds. [9] Each seed has a surrounding water-laden pulpthe edible arilranging in color from white to deep red or purple. The seeds are embedded in a white, spongy, astringent membrane.
GhAyAl 2013/08/19 17:38
Pomegranate arils
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 346 kJ (83 kcal)
Carbohydrates 18.7 g
- Sugars 13.67 g
- Dietary fiber 4 g
Fat 1.17 g
Protein 1.67 g
Thiamine (vit. B 1 ) 0.067 mg (6%)
Riboflavin (vit. B 2 ) 0.053 mg (4%)
Niacin (vit. B 3 ) 0.293 mg (2%)
Pantothenic acid (B 5 ) 0.377 mg (8%)
Vitamin B 6 0.075 mg (6%)
Folate (vit. B 9 ) 38 g (10%)
Choline 7.6 mg (2%)
Vitamin C 10.2 mg (12%)
Vitamin E 0.6 mg (4%)
Vitamin K 16.4 g (16%)
Calcium 10 mg (1%)
Iron 0.3 mg (2%)
Magnesium 12 mg (3%)
Manganese 0.119 mg (6%)
Phosphorus 36 mg (5%)
Potassium 236 mg (5%)
Sodium 3 mg (0%)
Zinc 0.35 mg (4%)
Pomegranate arils
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 346 kJ (83 kcal)
Carbohydrates 18.7 g
- Sugars 13.67 g
- Dietary fiber 4 g
Fat 1.17 g
Protein 1.67 g
Thiamine (vit. B 1 ) 0.067 mg (6%)
Riboflavin (vit. B 2 ) 0.053 mg (4%)
Niacin (vit. B 3 ) 0.293 mg (2%)
Pantothenic acid (B 5 ) 0.377 mg (8%)
Vitamin B 6 0.075 mg (6%)
Folate (vit. B 9 ) 38 g (10%)
Choline 7.6 mg (2%)
Vitamin C 10.2 mg (12%)
Vitamin E 0.6 mg (4%)
Vitamin K 16.4 g (16%)
Calcium 10 mg (1%)
Iron 0.3 mg (2%)
Magnesium 12 mg (3%)
Manganese 0.119 mg (6%)
Phosphorus 36 mg (5%)
Potassium 236 mg (5%)
Sodium 3 mg (0%)
Zinc 0.35 mg (4%)
GhAyAl 2013/08/19 17:43
Today, it is widely cultivated throughout the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, the Middle East and Caucasus region, northern Africa and tropical Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the drier parts of southeast Asia.
] Introduced into Latin America and California by Spanish settlers in 1769, pomegranate is also cultivated in parts of California and Arizona.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the fruit is typically in season from September to February. [6] In the Southern Hemisphere, the pomegranate is in season from March to May.
The pomegranate has been mentioned in many ancient texts, notably in Babylonian texts, the Book of Exodus, the Homeric Hymns and the Quran.
In recent years, it has become more common in the commercial markets of North America and the Western Hemisphere.
Pomegranates are used in cooking, baking, juices, smoothies and alcoholic beverages, such as martinis and wine
Today, it is widely cultivated throughout the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, the Middle East and Caucasus region, northern Africa and tropical Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the drier parts of southeast Asia.
] Introduced into Latin America and California by Spanish settlers in 1769, pomegranate is also cultivated in parts of California and Arizona.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the fruit is typically in season from September to February. [6] In the Southern Hemisphere, the pomegranate is in season from March to May.
The pomegranate has been mentioned in many ancient texts, notably in Babylonian texts, the Book of Exodus, the Homeric Hymns and the Quran.
In recent years, it has become more common in the commercial markets of North America and the Western Hemisphere.
Pomegranates are used in cooking, baking, juices, smoothies and alcoholic beverages, such as martinis and wine
GhAyAl 2013/08/19 17:44
Punica granatum is grown as a fruit crop plant, and as ornamental trees and shrubs in parks and gardens. Mature specimens can develop sculptural twisted bark multi-trunks and a distinctive overall form. Pomegranates are drought-tolerant, and can be grown in dry areas with either a Mediterranean winter rainfall climate or in summer rainfall climates. In wetter areas, they can be prone to root decay from fungal diseases. They can be tolerant of moderate frost, down to about 12 C (10 F).
Punica granatum is grown as a fruit crop plant, and as ornamental trees and shrubs in parks and gardens. Mature specimens can develop sculptural twisted bark multi-trunks and a distinctive overall form. Pomegranates are drought-tolerant, and can be grown in dry areas with either a Mediterranean winter rainfall climate or in summer rainfall climates. In wetter areas, they can be prone to root decay from fungal diseases. They can be tolerant of moderate frost, down to about 12 C (10 F).
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