Friday, April 15, 2011

Plant World:Durian fruit

Durian
(Durio kutejensis)
Is a far member of the hibiscus family,also known as the Malvaceae family.This Strange spiky fruit has over 30 species and has a strong smell like cheese.In the west,some people often don't like the Strong smell of the durian.But people  in  south Asia Love the sweet taste of the durian.It can be eaten fresh,Freeze dried, and as a cake.The fruit is yellowy green with yellow fresh.Some  Durian are Red!!-And they were said to be found in Borneo.
Images:




Flowers of the durian


Fruit on the tree

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