The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America