Pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) : beneficial for the dermis

Most people know the pomegranate. This tasty fruit is very good for your health. Pomegranates come from the pomegranate tree.

The pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) can grow to be 5-6 meters tall. It doesn't always grow as a tree. In some climates, it's a low bush. The plant is part of the loosestrife family and the pomegranate genus.

Pomegranate plants live for many years. They can grow for about 50 years in good conditions. They have a main trunk with thin branches. Young branches are easy to bend. You can prune them to create a nice tree or bonsai. The branches do have thorns.

The leaves are shiny, oval, and small. They are about 3 centimeters long. The leaves are usually a light green color.

There are many interesting facts about pomegranates.


The word "pomegranate" comes from Latin. It means "apple with stones." This fruit gave its name to a type of weapon. When the fruit opens, it scatters seeds. It can also explode if it's too ripe and not picked.

People in ancient Egypt thought the pomegranate was special. They saw it as the tree of life. Priests put pomegranates in the tombs of pharaohs. They believed this would give them a new life.

The Koran mentions pomegranates. Muhammad told people to eat them for protection from envy. The Bible does not talk about this fruit much. Some think it was the forbidden fruit for Adam and Eve, not the apple.

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