HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

FRUIT SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pomegranate means
A
Wine
B
Ruby
C
Rambutan
D
Durian
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is a multiple hybrid of pomegranate developed for aril colour and seed mellowness. A fully grown plant of Ruby is about 2.72 m tall and less spreading (4.7 m).

Detailed explanation-2: -Its distinct shape earned the pomegranate the nickname “grenade” in French. However, the name “pomegranate” actually comes from the Latin words for “apple” and “seeded". If you want to know how to crack into these gigantic berries, keep reading to learn all about pomegranates!

Detailed explanation-3: -The Latin root of pomegranate is pomum granatum, literally “apple with many seeds.” Pome means “apple, ‘’ and granatum comes from the Latin word for “seed or grain, ‘’ granum.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pomegranate is a symbol of fertility, abundance, good fortune and prosperity. And according to Greek tradition, if you are wishing for some good luck in the new year, you should prepare for some annual pomegranate-smashing!

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