Loquat
| Loquat Eriobotrya japonica | |
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| Loquat leaves and fruits. | |
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| Species: | E. japonica
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| Eriobotrya japonica | |
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Mespilus japonica | |
A loquat is a tropical fruit that grows on a tree. Since it is tropical, it will only grow in a warm, wet climate. It grows in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, India and Iran.
Loquats are yellow or orange and contain large brown seeds. People eat the skin or peel the fruit.
