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Overview
Pomegranate is a woody deciduous shrub or small tree in the henna family. Native from northeastern Turkey to Afghanistan, it is widely grown in the Mediterranean and Middle East. Its orange-sized fruit has a thick leathery rind enclosing juicy arils, each surrounding an actual seed.
Pomegranates tolerate drought but require well-drained soil. Animals attracted to the fleshy seeds help disperse them, while the flowers attract hummingbirds. North Carolina Extension notes that fruiting is unreliable in the southeastern United States, where humid conditions and poor pollination can limit production.
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NE. Turkey to Afghanistan
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- Extension accountPunica granatumResearch access: 2026-10-18
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