thumb|upright=1.35|Durian fruit cut open to show the edible flesh
The durian is a large tropical fruit with a distinctive spiky exterior that splits open to reveal edible flesh inside. It is highly valued in Southeast Asian cuisine and is considered significant enough to warrant detailed documentation and photography in reference materials.
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thumb|upright=1.35|Durian fruit cut open to show the edible flesh
The durian () is the edible fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio. There are 30 recognised species, at least nine of which produce edible fruit. Durio zibethinus, native to Borneo, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula, is the only species available on the international market. It has over 300 named varieties in Thailand and over 200 in Malaysia as of 2021. Other species are sold in their local regions.
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