Pomegranate
The pomegranate is a fruit that in India has been used to prepare medicines for thousands of years, for example against diarrhea and intestinal parasites.
Here is some basic information on pomegranate,some photos of pomegranate, pomegranate proverbs, and a recipe with pomegranate
Basic information on pomegranate
| Scientific name: | Punica granatum |
| English: | Pomegranate |
| Dutch: | Granaatappel |
| Spanish: | Granado |
| French: | Grenadier commun Grenadier |
| German: | Granatapfel |
| Italian: | Melograno |
| Family: | Lythraceae |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Origin: | Iran |
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| Evergreen or deciduous: | Pomegranate is a deciduous shrub. |
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| Height: | Pomegranate is a shrub which can grow 5-8 meter high |
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| Uses: | Pomegranate is often used to make juices, which can be very sweet or sour depending on the variety. |
Pomegranate photos
Proverbs about pomegranate
- In every pomegranate a decayed pip is to be found.
- You can find no pomegranates on a willow tree, nor shame in the wicked.
Quotes
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Recipes
Pomegranate juice
Instructions:
Chilled pomegranates are cut in half and crushed so the juice is squeezed out. Serve the juice in a glass. It is tart-sweet, and great as a pick me up during a hot afternoon.
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