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Elephant apple (Dillenia indica) pickle, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The fruit pulp is sour and used in Indian cuisine in curries, jam , and jellies. [5] Because it is a main source of food for elephants, monkeys and deer, collection of fruit from the core areas of the forest is prohibited. Commercial sale of the fruit is also prohibited, in ...
The large fruit is a berry 5–9 cm diameter, and may be sweet or sour. It has a very hard rind similar to a rock which can be cracked open, it appears greenish-brown in colour from outside and contains sticky brown pulp and small white seeds. The fruit looks similar in appearance to the Bael fruit (Aegle marmelos). It contains considerable ...
Dillenia philippinensis (katmon) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dillenaceae. It is endemic to the Philippines [1] and can be used for urban greening. Its fruit is known as elephant apple. Katmon grows in low to medium altitude forests throughout the Philippines, but does not survive the cold climates of the uplands.
Elephant apple is a common name for several plants with edible fruits and may refer to: Dillenia indica, a species of Dillenia native to China and tropical Asia; Dillenia philippinensis, a favorite tree among Filipino garden enthusiasts; Limonia acidissima, the only species within the monotypic genus Limonia
Dillenia pentagyna, the dog teak or Nepali elephant apple, is a small tree with tortuous twigs. It is a member of the family Dilleniaceae , and is found from Sulawesi to South-Central China to India and Sri Lanka.
Composed of over 40,000 muscles, elephant trunks are as nimble as human hands, able to pick apples from a branch or rip an entire tree out of the ground. Their versatile design has also inspired a ...
Cardiologists reveal the fruits they eat for heart health, including berries, apples, watermelon, grapes and avocado. Cardiologists share 5 favorites Skip to main content
Early reports indicated that the disorder was affected by climate and growing conditions. Dry weather before harvest seemed to increase the condition. Light crops, heavy use of fertilizers, large fruit and early harvesting increased the condition.