Pitaya - Wikipedia
A pitaya (/ p ɪ ˈ t aɪ. ə /) or pitahaya (/ ˌ p ɪ t ə ˈ h aɪ. ə /) is the fruit of several cactus species indigenous to the region of southern Mexico and along the Pacific coasts of Guatemala, Costa Rica, and El Salvador.
Pitahaya (Dragon Fruit) - Exotic fruits and vegetables
A pitaya or pitahaya is the fruit of several different types of cactus that are native to the Americas. Most of the time, pitaya means fruit from the genus Stenocereus, while pitahaya or dragon fruit means fruit from the genus Selenicereus (formerly Hylocereus), both of which are in the Cactaceae family.
Selenicereus undatus - Wikipedia
Selenicereus undatus, the white-fleshed pitahaya, is a species of the genus Selenicereus (formerly Hylocereus) in the family Cactaceae [1] and is the most cultivated species in the genus. It is used both as an ornamental vine and as a fruit crop - the pitahaya or dragon fruit. [3]
The Secret Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit - Verywell Health
2024年10月8日 · Dragon fruit—also called pitaya, pitahaya, or strawberry pear —is an oval-shaped tropical fruit. It grows on vining cactus plants of the Hylocereus or Selenicereus genus. Dragon fruit grows to the size of a baseball. It is covered with pointy green shoots resembling a dragon's spikes.
Dragon Fruit: Nutrition, Benefits, and How to Eat It - Healthline
2024年1月16日 · Dragon fruit grows on the Hylocereus cactus, also known as the Honolulu queen, whose flowers only open at night. The plant is native to southern Mexico and Central America. Today, it is grown all...
10 Health Benefits & Nutrition of Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)
2023年12月15日 · Dragon fruit, also called pitaya or strawberry pear, is a tropical fruit that grows on several different cactus plants. It is renowned for its distinctive appearance, featuring bright, vibrant colours and a unique shape. The fruit is typically oval or pear-shaped, pink on the outside with green scales (like a dragon!).
The 4 Main Types Of Dragon Fruit (With Photos!) - Live Eat Learn
2024年2月7日 · Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, comes from several species of cactus native to Central America. Dragon fruit typically has a red or yellow outer skin with green scales, and its inner flesh can be white, red, or pink, dotted with tiny black seeds.
Pitaya 101: Nutrition, Benefits, How To Use, Buy, Store | Pitaya: A ...
Pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, is a tropical fruit that belongs to the cactus family. The scientific name for the most common type of dragon fruit is Hylocereus undatus. Dragon fruit is native to Central America but is now cultivated in many other parts of the world, including Southeast Asia and the United States.
How to Grow Your Own Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) | Gardener’s Path
2022年9月15日 · Dragon fruit, or pitaya, are names given to the large, edible fruits of several types of tropical cacti, as well as the names given to the plants themselves. These cacti have a climbing and vining growth habit, and can reach impressive heights as they clamber up trees, growing 30 feet tall or more, and attaching themselves with aerial roots.
All About Yellow Dragon Fruit - Know Your Produce
2022年2月13日 · Yellow dragon fruit, also called dragon fruit, la pitahaya (dragon fruit in Spanish), pitaya, strawberry pear, or cactus fruit is an exotic cactus fruit that is juicy and sweet in taste. We personally think the texture is a cross between pear and kiwi. The black seeds are edible and a bit bigger than pink dragon fruit seeds.