pomegranate
Sign in to saveThe pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing, deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae, subfamily Punicoideae, that grows to between tall. Rich in symbolic and mythological associations in many cultures, it originated in the region spanning the Caucasus and Iranian plateau — including modern-day Iran,Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pomegranate was first domesticated by ancient Iranians in the Persian plateau and nearby regions about 5,000 years ago. It is extensively cultivated for its fruit.
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The pomegranate is a fruit-bearing shrub native to the region between the Caucasus and Iranian plateau that was first domesticated by ancient Iranians about 5,000 years ago. It matters because it holds rich symbolic and mythological significance across many cultures and is extensively grown and cultivated worldwide for its fruit.
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Research
4,581 papers- Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Extract Effects on Inflammaging.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024
- Pomegranate and Cognitive Performance: A Systematic Review.Current pharmaceutical design · 2023
- Medicinal uses, pharmacological activities, phytochemistry, and the molecular mechanisms of Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) plant extracts: A review.Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie · 2022
- Identifying potential active ingredients from pomegranate in treating anemia: CPA3 and SOX4 are key proteins.International journal of biological macromolecules · 2025
- Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) phytochemicals target the components of metabolic syndrome.The Journal of nutritional biochemistry · 2024
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19 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Description
- Cultivation
- Propagation
- Varieties
- Cultivars
- Production and export
- History
- Use
- Culinary
- Other uses
- Nutrition
- Research
- Phytochemicals
- Health claims
- Symbolism
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The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing, deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae, subfamily Punicoideae, that grows to between tall. Rich in symbolic and mythological associations in many cultures, it originated in the region spanning the Caucasus and Iranian plateau — including modern-day Iran,Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pomegranate was first domesticated by ancient Iranians in the Persian plateau and nearby regions about 5,000 years ago. It is extensively cultivated for its fruit.
Pomegranate was exported from the Iranian plateau to other parts of Asia including Iraq, Turkey, India, Africa, and Europe. It was also introduced into Spanish America in the late 16th century and into California by Spanish settlers in 1769.