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Dragonfruit
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Characteristics of Dragonfruit

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1 Characteristics

1.1 Type

Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

1.2 Season

Early fall, Summer

1.3 Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

1.4 Seedless Variety

26% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.5 Color

Magenta, Pink

1.6 Inside Color

White

1.7 Shape

Oval

1.8 Texture

Fleshy

1.9 Taste

Bland

1.10 Origin

Central America, Mexico

1.11 Grows on

Trees

1.12 Cultivation

1.12.1 Soil Type

NA

1.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10

1.12.3 Climatic Conditions

NA

Dragonfruit Varieties

There are certain characteristics of Dragonfruit that make it distinct from the other fruits. Few examples are its shape, texture, taste, color, season, varieties and origin. Talking about varieties, Dragonfruit is not available in just one form. Development in the field of horticulture has made it possible to consume this fruit in various forms without changing its characteristics. Some of the varieties include Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus. Dragonfruit varieties are not available in seedless form. The shape of this fruit is Oval and its textureis Fleshy. Taste forms one of the important characteristics of fruits. Talking about Dragonfruit, its taste is bland.

Dragonfruit Color

Dragonfruit color makes it even more attractive and hard to resist. Vitamin A and vitamin C are found in abundance in green color fruits. Folate, potassium, and vitamin C are often found in yellow color fruits. White, red, blue and purple color fruits generally contain potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Thus, color of this fruit helps in identifying its nutrient content. Dragonfruits are available in shades of magenta and pink.