Friday, September 12, 2008

Fruits of Thailand - Dragon Fruit

Pitaya (Dragon Fruit)
Dragon Fruit, originally uploaded by HellonEarth2006.

Pitaya or Dragon fruit as they are commonly known are grown on a cactus like plant. They are readily available in Thailand but are grown mainly in Vietnam. This variety is known as the Coata Rica Pitaya. Other varieties have white flesh inside. The fuit is native to Mexico and South and Central America.

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