Biology:List of national fruits
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This is list of national fruits alphabetically arranged by country. Some national fruits are officially designated, some are unofficial.
Country | Common name | Scientific name | Picture | Resource | Notes |
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Afghanistan | Pomegranate | Punica granatum | [1] | ||
Albania | Cherry | Prunus avium | ![]() |
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Algeria | Dates | Phoenix dactylifera | ![]() |
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Angola | Palm | Borassus flabellifer | ![]() |
[2] | |
Antigua and Barbuda | Pineapple | Ananas Comosus | [3] | ||
Argentina | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
[4] | |
Armenia | Apricot | Prunus armeniaca | ![]() |
[5] | |
Australia | Riberry | Syzygium luehmannii | ![]() |
[6] | |
Austria | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
[7] | |
Azerbaijan | Pomegranate | Punica granatum | [1] | ||
Bangladesh | Jackfruit | Artocarpus heterophyllus | [8] | Jack Fruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and is widely cultivated in tropical regions of Bangladesh. | |
Brazil | Cupuaçu | Theobroma grandiflorum | ![]() |
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Belgium | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
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Bulgaria | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
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Cambodia | Chicken egg banana (chek pong moan in Khmer) |
Musa aromatica | ![]() |
[9] | The Royal Decree states the chicken egg banana is known as Musa aromatica but this is an outdated taxonomic name still used in Cambodia. This cultivar is also known as kluai khai in Thailand which has a similar meaning, that being "Egg Banana." It is known as pisang mas in Malaysia in which they can be found to be synonyms for the Lady's Finger Banana. |
Cameroon | Safou | Dacryodes edulis | ![]() |
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Canada | Blueberries | Cyanococcus | ![]() |
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Colombia | Borojó | Alibertia patinoi | ![]() |
[10][failed verification] | |
Central African Republic | Banana | Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, or Musa paradisiaca |
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[11][failed verification] | |
Cyprus | Banana | Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, or Musa paradisiaca |
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China | Fuzzy kiwifruit | Actinidia deliciosa | ![]() |
[12] | |
Cuba | Mamey | Pouteria sapota | ![]() |
[13] | |
Denmark | Strawberries | Fragaria vesca | ![]() |
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Egypt | Banana | Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, or Musa paradisiaca |
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France | Pear | Pyrus communis | ![]() |
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Germany | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
[14] | |
Greece | Olive | Olea | ![]() |
[15] | |
Haiti | Mango | Mangifera indica | ![]() |
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Hungary | Orange | Citrus | ![]() |
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India | Mango | Mangifera indica | ![]() |
[16] | |
Indonesia | Durian | Durio | ![]() |
The name "durian" literally means "the thorns" in Indonesian. It is also known as the 'King of Fruits'. Indonesia has two fruiting seasons because durian is grown in various localities. The main harvest is from October to February, but another region produces the crop around June to September. | |
Iran | Pomegranate | Punica granatum | ![]() |
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Ireland | Cox's Orange Pippin | ||||
Israel | Sabra/Prickly pear | Opuntia | ![]() |
[17] | |
Jamaica | Ackee | Blighia sapida | ![]() |
[18] | |
Japan | Japanese persimmon | Diospyros kaki | ![]() |
[19] | |
Malaysia | Durian | Durio | |||
Maldives | Coconut | Cocos nucifera | |||
Mexico | Avocado | Persea Americana | ![]() |
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Morocco | Fuzzy kiwifruit | Actinidia deliciosa | ![]() |
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Nepal | Orange | Citrus Sinensis | ![]() |
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Netherlands | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
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New Zealand | Kiwifruit | Actinidia deliciosa | ![]() |
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Nigeria | Ackee | Blighia sapida | ![]() | ||
North Korea | Asian Pear | Pyrus pyrifolia | ![]() |
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Norway | Cloudberries | Rubus chamaemorus | ![]() |
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Pakistan | Mango | Mangifera indica | ![]() |
[20] | |
Poland | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
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Portugal | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
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Philippines | Mango | Mangifera indica | ![]() |
Mango is the national fruit of Philippines.[citation needed] Mango season in Philippines is from March to June. It is called Mangga in Filipino. | |
Romania | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
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Russia | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
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Saudi Arabia | Dates | Phoenix dactylifera | ![]() |
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Serbia | Plum | Prunus domestica | [21] | The plum and its products are of great importance to Serbs and part of numerous customs.[22] A Serbian saying says that the best place to build a house is where a plum tree grows best.[22] The region of Šumadija in central Serbia is particularly known for its plums and Šljivovica, the national drink.[23] | |
Seychelles | Coco de mer | Lodoicea | ![]() |
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Singapore | Durian | Durio | ![]() |
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South Africa | Ackee | Blighia sapida | ![]() |
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South Korea | Asian Pear | Pyrus pyrifolia | ![]() |
There are other national fruits of South Korea such as Persimmons and Apples. | |
Spain | Grape | Vitis vinifera | ![]() |
[24] | There are over 400 varietals of grapes that are grown in Spain for wine production. |
Sri Lanka | Jackfruit | Artocarpus heterophyllus | [25] | ||
Sweden | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
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Switzerland | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
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Taiwan | Pineapple | Ananas comosus | ![]() |
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Thailand | Mangosteen | Garcinia mangostana | ![]() |
Mangosteen is the national fruit of Thailand. It is also known as the ‘Queen of Fruits’. It is available from May until August. Mangosteen is called ‘Mangkhud’ in Thai language. | |
Turkey | Sultana Grapes | Vitis vinifera | |||
Turkmenistan | Watermelon | Citrullus lanatus | ![]() |
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United Arab Emirates | Dates | Phoenix dactylifera | ![]() |
[26] | |
United Kingdom | Apple | Malus domestica | ![]() |
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United States | Blueberries | Cyanococcus | ![]() |
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Ukraine | Water Elder | Viburnum opulus | ![]() |
[27] | |
Vietnam | Pitaya | Pitahaya | ![]() |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Pearls of Baku". http://www.everyonesanoriginal.com/food-drink/mixology/cbb59fba-add0-4aba-a7b4-1489558542e4.
- ↑ "National fruit of Angola - Palm fruit | Symbol Hunt" (in en-US). 28 December 2020. https://symbolhunt.com/angola/national-fruit/.
- ↑ Intelligence, fDi. "Antigua and Barbuda looks to cash in on fruit appeal" (in en). https://www.fdiintelligence.com/article/44162.
- ↑ "National fruit of Argentina - Apple | Symbol Hunt" (in en-US). 28 December 2020. https://symbolhunt.com/argentina/national-fruit/.
- ↑ "Apricot. The Armenian gold. History of spreading in European countries". Aug 29, 2017. https://www.iarmenia.org/apricot/.
- ↑ "National fruit of Australia - Riberry | Symbol Hunt" (in en-US). 28 December 2020. https://symbolhunt.com/australia/national-fruit/.
- ↑ "Oststeirischer Apfel". https://www.genuss-region.at/genussregionen/steiermark/oststeirischer-apfel/index.html.
- ↑ Jackfruit – National Fruit of Bangladesh. bangladesh.com
- ↑ "Royal Decree on Designation of Animals and Plants as National Symbols of the Kingdom of Cambodia". http://www.forestry.gov.kh/Documents/ROYAL-DECREE-ENG.pdf.
- ↑ "Fruits in Colombia". off2colombia.com.co. http://off2colombia.com/destination-colombia/colombian-food-and-drinks/fruits-in-colombia.
- ↑ The Travel Book – Central African Republic. Retrieved 2014-16-09
- ↑ "National Symbols of China". 123independenceday.com. http://www.123independenceday.com/china/national-symbols.html.
- ↑ Bader, Myles (February 2010). The Wizard of Food's Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets. Strategic Book Publishing. p. 430. ISBN 978-1-60911-017-8. https://books.google.com/books?id=I5FVn9EjHH0C&q=mamey+national+fruit+cuba&pg=PA430.
- ↑ "German National Fruit, the Little Fleiner Apple". 18 November 2009. http://www.stimme.de/heilbronn/nachrichten/schozach-bottwar/sonstige-Einst-deutsche-Nationalfrucht;art1909,1695199.
- ↑ "Olive oil. The Ancient Greek gold. History of olive tree". 2015. https://www.abea.gr/en/history-of-olive-in-crete/.
- ↑ "National Fruit". Govt. of India Official website. https://archive.india.gov.in/knowindia/national_symbols.php?id=13.
- ↑ "Israel's national fruit gets a shave". UPI. United Press International. https://www.upi.com/amp/Archives/1994/08/02/Israels-national-fruit-gets-a-shave/6122775800000/.
- ↑ "This is Jamaica". National Symbols of Jamaica. http://www.jis.gov.jm/special_sections/This%20Is%20Jamaica/symbols.html.
- ↑ "Persimmon". http://www.fruitipedia.com/Persimmon.htm.
- ↑ National Symbols of Pakistan, Official Gateway to the Government of Pakistan, http://www.pakistan.gov.pk/national_symbols.html, retrieved 28 July 2016
- ↑ Stephen Mennell (2005). Culinary Cultures of Europe: Identity, Diversity and Dialogue. Council of Europe. p. 383. ISBN 9789287157447. https://books.google.com/books?id=1Dz0srxxDFoC.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Stephen Mennell (2005). Culinary Cultures of Europe: Identity, Diversity and Dialogue. Council of Europe. p. 383. ISBN 9789287157447. https://books.google.com/books?id=1Dz0srxxDFoC.
- ↑ Grolier Incorporated (2000). The encyclopedia Americana. Grolier. p. 715. ISBN 978-0-7172-0133-4.
- ↑ [1] proprofs.com
- ↑ – National Fruit of Sri Lanka. bangladesh.com
- ↑ "National Symbols of the UAE You Didn't Know About" (in en-US). 9 November 2019. https://www.bayut.com/mybayut/national-symbols-uae/.
- ↑ Battles, Matthew (2022-10-27). "Plants, Identity, and War in Ukraine" (in en-us). https://arboretum.harvard.edu/stories/plants-identity-and-war-in-ukraine/.
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