Punica
Botanical name: Punica
Punica
Botanical name: Punica
Description
The punica produce an edible fruit, with that of P. granatum being the largest and most sweet. Punica have taken on strong symbolism through the Middle East and Mediterranean worlds, where they have been cultivated for millennia. In Egypt, they were associated with wealth and ambition, while in ancient Greek they were associated with the underworld. Some biblical scholars believe that the "forbidden apple" in the Garden of Eden was originally a pomegranate.
Species of Punica
Pomegranate
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub or small tree, native to western and southern parts of Asia. It has a long history of cultivation and rich symbolism in polytheistic religions. Fruits of pomegranate play an important role in many West Asian cuisines. Aside from culinary uses, this fruit-bearing shrub is also cultivated for ornamental purposes.
Pomegranate 'Flore Pleno'
The pomegranate 'Flore Pleno' have double blooms of funnel-shaped red flowers in summer and fall. This pomegranate cultivar was presumably given the nickname 'Flore Pleno' because of its double-flowered form. For gardeners, the pomegranate 'Flore Pleno' grows quickly and is easily managed, forming flower blooming hedges throughout the summer but can also be kept as a houseplant.
Scientific Classification
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