Description Large clumps of huge leaves, up to 60 cm broad, are produced by rhubarb. The leaves are produced on disproportionately large petioles that grow from an underground stem and have a diameter of at least 25 mm (1 inch) and a length of up to 60 cm. Early in the spring, leaves begin to appear. […]
Description Unnoticeable yellow-green blooms grow in pendulous racemes that are 4 to 8 centimetres long. The flowers mature into bright red translucent edible berries that have an 8 to 12 mm diameter and 3 to 10 berries per raceme. From mid- to late summer, an established bush can produce 3–4 kg of berries. Varieties Red
Description The fruit is a single-seeded, round to oval drupe that is borne in a loose hanging cluster of 10–20 individual drupes that are each 3-6 cm long and 3–4 cm wide. The name, which translates to “hairs,” refers to the leathery skin, which is reddish (occasionally orange or yellow) and covered in fleshy, elastic
Description The quince has a bright green colour and a form that frequently resembles a large plum. It turns bright yellow with a few brown flecks when it is ripe and ready to eat. Along with its look, its enticing fruity perfume will undoubtedly catch your attention. Varieties The quince tree has many different varieties
Description Huge, white blooms are followed by huge, spheroid or almost pear-shaped fruits that range in colour from lemon-yellow to green and have a delicious flavor. The pulp segments easily peel away from the thick rind and are either pink or pale in colour. Varieties Pomelos come in a variety of colors, including white, African
Description The hypanthium, a hollow cup-like structure found in every flower, is rimmed with petals, sepals, and stamens and houses a single pistil. The hypanthium and its attachments detach after fertilization, allowing the ovary to grow into a drupe fruit. The inner portion of the fruit develops into the stone, or pit, which encloses the
Description Their white colour and red seeds are the most obvious differences. Whitaker explains that when the fruit is mature, the surface of the fruit develops a pink blush while the interior flesh is completely white. The pineberry is bigger than a dime but smaller than a quarter and smaller than a red strawberry. Varieties
Description The oval-shaped persimmons have a vivid blood-orange colour. These are excellent when allowed to ripen until very mushy and nearly pudding-like inside. Fuyu persimmons have more of a real pale orange colour and have a squat form with flat bottoms. Varieties Numerous persimmon cultivars are offered; they are divided into “astringent” and “non-astringent” groups
Description The hog plum, or yellow mombin, is a native of the tropical Americas and belongs to the Anacardiaceae family of ornamental trees. Before flowering, the plant normally loses the majority of its complex leaves. The drupe fruits have a leathery yellow-green skin and a length of around 4 cm. Each fruit’s huge stone has
Description Fruits with hairy skin and a brown look are medlars, which are not thought to be the most attractive fruit. Because you have to wait for it to blet, this dish is peculiar. Bletting is the practice of holding off on harvesting fruit until it is overripe or, as some could argue, rotten. Varieties