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| Pomegranate Family (Punicaceae).
This is a very small family of only 2 species,
both in the genus Punica. |
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| Native to southern Asia,
but long cultivated and naturalized in the
Mediterranean region. |
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Planted along the driveway in the Pergola area;
in a hedge along entry to tour 1 hello spot; a
few along South Esplanade and South Terrace.
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Deciduous shrub or small tree to 20 feet;
leaves oval or lance-shaped, 1-2 inches
long; new leaves reddish, becoming light
yellowish green; flowers bright orangish
red, 1-2 inches wide; blooms in late spring
and forms fruit in fall; fruit reddish,
about the size of an orange with numerous
juice seeds inside.
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Very drought-resistant and tolerant of
heat; grown for fruit and for ornamental
purposes. The pomegranate has a complex
symbolism, and its fruit has been used as
a common design motif from ancient times.
It can symbolize unity, fertility, resurrection,
immortality, or chastity.
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