List of national fruits

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This is a list of national fruits alphabetically arranged by country. Some national fruits are officially designated, some are unofficial.

Country  | Common name  | Scientific name  | Image  | Ref.  | Notes

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Afghanistan | Pomegranate | Punica granatum |  | [1] |
Albania | Cherry | Prunus avium |  | [2][failed verification] |
Algeria | Dates | Phoenix dactylifera |  | [3][failed verification] |
Angola | Palm | Borassus flabellifer |  | [4] |
Antigua and Barbuda | Pineapple | Ananas comosus |  | [5] |
Argentina | Apple | Malus domestica |  | [6] |
Armenia | Apricot | Prunus armeniaca |  | [7] |
Australia | Riberry | Syzygium luehmannii |  | [8] |
Austria | Apple | Malus domestica |  | [9] |
Azerbaijan | Pomegranate | Punica granatum |  | [1] |
Bangladesh | Jackfruit | Artocarpus heterophyllus |  | [10] | Jack Fruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and is widely cultivated in tropical regions of Bangladesh.
Brazil | Cupuaçu | Theobroma grandiflorum |  | [citation needed] |
Belgium | Apple | Malus domestica |  | [citation needed] |
Bulgaria | Apple | Malus domestica |  | [citation needed] |
Cambodia | Chicken egg banana
(chek pong moan in Khmer)  | Musa aromatica |  | [11] | The Royal Decree states the chicken egg banana is known as Musa aromatica but this is an outdated taxonomic name still used in Cambodia. This cultivar is also known as kluai khai in Thailand which has a similar meaning, that being "Egg Banana." It is known as pisang mas in Malaysia in which they can be found to be synonyms for the Lady's Finger Banana.
Cameroon | Safou | Dacryodes edulis |  | [citation needed] |
Canada | Blueberries | Cyanococcus |  | [citation needed] |
Colombia | Borojó | Alibertia patinoi |  | [12][failed verification] |
Central African Republic | Banana | Musa acuminata,
Musa balbisiana,
or Musa paradisiaca |  | [13][failed verification] |
Cyprus | Banana | Musa acuminata,
Musa balbisiana,
or Musa paradisiaca |  | [citation needed] |
China | Fuzzy kiwifruit | Actinidia deliciosa |  | [14] |
Cuba | Mamey | Pouteria sapota |  | [15] |
Denmark | Strawberries | Fragaria vesca |  | [citation needed] |
Egypt | Banana | Musa acuminata,
Musa balbisiana,
or Musa paradisiaca |  | [citation needed] |
France | Pear | Pyrus communis |  | [citation needed] |
Germany | Apple | Malus domestica |  | [16] |
Greece | Olive | Olea |  | [17] |
Haiti | Mango | Mangifera indica |  | [citation needed] |
India | Mango | Mangifera indica |  | [18] |
Indonesia | Durian | Durio |  | [citation needed] | The name "durian" literally means "the thorns" in Indonesian. It is also known as the 'King of Fruits'. Indonesia has two fruiting seasons because durian is grown in various localities. The main harvest is from October to February, but another region produces the crop around June to September.
Iran | Pomegranate | Punica granatum |  | [citation needed] |
Ireland | Cox's Orange Pippin |  |  | [citation needed] |
Israel | Sabra/Prickly pear | Opuntia |  | [19] |
Jamaica | Ackee | Blighia sapida |  | [20] |
Japan | Japanese persimmon | Diospyros kaki |  | [21] |
Malaysia | Papaya or Durian | Carica papaya or Durio zibethinus |  | [22] | No official national fruit. Disputed between the two.
Maldives | Coconut | Cocos nucifera |  |  |
Mexico | Avocado | Persea Americana |  | [citation needed] |
Morocco | Fuzzy kiwifruit | Actinidia deliciosa |  | [citation needed] |
Nepal | Orange | Citrus × sinensis |  | [23] |
Netherlands | Apple | Malus domestica |  | [citation needed] |
New Zealand | Kiwifruit | Actinidia deliciosa |  | [citation needed] |
Nigeria | Ackee | Blighia sapida |  | [citation needed]
North Korea | Asian Pear | Pyrus pyrifolia |  | [citation needed] |
Norway | Cloudberries | Rubus chamaemorus |  | [citation needed] |
Pakistan | Mango | Mangifera indica |  | [24] |
Poland | Apple | Malus domestica |  | [citation needed] |
Portugal | Apple | Malus domestica |  | [citation needed] |
Philippines | Mango | Mangifera indica |  | [citation needed] | Mango is the national fruit of Philippines.[citation needed] Mango season in Philippines is from March to June. It is called Mangga in Filipino.
Romania | Apple | Malus domestica |  | [citation needed] |
Russia | Apple | Malus domestica |  | [citation needed] |
Saudi Arabia | Dates | Phoenix dactylifera |  | [citation needed] |
Serbia | Plum | Prunus domestica |  | [25] | The plum and its products are of great importance to Serbs and part of numerous customs.[26] A Serbian saying says that the best place to build a house is where a plum tree grows best.[26] The region of Šumadija in central Serbia is particularly known for its plums and Šljivovica, the national drink.[27]
Seychelles | Coco de mer | Lodoicea |  | [citation needed] |
Singapore | Durian | Durio |  | [citation needed] |
South Africa | Ackee | Blighia sapida |  | [citation needed] |
South Korea | Asian Pear | Pyrus pyrifolia |  | [citation needed] | There are other national fruits of South Korea such as Persimmons and Apples.
Spain | Grape | Vitis vinifera |  | [28] | There are over 400 varietals of grapes that are grown in Spain for wine production.
Sri Lanka | Jackfruit | Artocarpus heterophyllus |  | [29] |
Sweden | Apple | Malus domestica |  | [citation needed] |
Switzerland | Apple | Malus domestica |  | [citation needed] |
Taiwan | Pineapple | Ananas comosus |  | [citation needed] |
Thailand | Mangosteen | Garcinia mangostana |  | [citation needed] | Mangosteen is the national fruit of Thailand. It is also known as the ‘Queen of Fruits’. It is available from May until August. Mangosteen is called ‘Mangkhud’ in Thai language.
Turkey | Sultana Grapes | Vitis vinifera |  | [citation needed] |
Turkmenistan | Watermelon | Citrullus lanatus |  | [citation needed] |
United Arab Emirates | Dates | Phoenix dactylifera |  | [30] |
United States | Blueberries | Cyanococcus |  | [citation needed] |
Ukraine | Water Elder | Viburnum opulus |  | [31] |
Vietnam | Pitaya | Pitahaya |  | [citation needed] |

## References

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1. ^ a b "Pearls of Baku". www.everyonesanoriginal.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
2. ^ "National fruit of Albania - Cherry | Symbol Hunt". symbolhunt.com. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
3. ^ "National fruit of Algeria - Cherries | Symbol Hunt". symbolhunt.com. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
4. ^ "National fruit of Angola - Palm fruit | Symbol Hunt". symbolhunt.com. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
5. ^ Intelligence, fDi. "Antigua and Barbuda looks to cash in on fruit appeal". www.fdiintelligence.com. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
6. ^ "National fruit of Argentina - Apple | Symbol Hunt". symbolhunt.com. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
7. ^ "Apricot. The Armenian gold. History of spreading in European countries". Aug 29, 2017.
8. ^ "National fruit of Australia - Riberry | Symbol Hunt". symbolhunt.com. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
9. ^ "Oststeirischer Apfel". Archived from the original on 9 May 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
10. ^ Jackfruit – National Fruit of Bangladesh. bangladesh.com
11. ^ "Royal Decree on Designation of Animals and Plants as National Symbols of the Kingdom of Cambodia" (PDF). www.forestry.gov.kh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-06-30.
12. ^ "Fruits in Colombia". off2colombia.com.co. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
13. ^ The Travel Book – Central African Republic. Retrieved 2014-16-09
14. ^ "National Symbols of China". 123independenceday.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2009-12-06.
15. ^ Bader, Myles (February 2010). The Wizard of Food's Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets. Strategic Book Publishing. p. 430\. ISBN 978-1-60911-017-8.
16. ^ "German National Fruit, the Little Fleiner Apple". 18 November 2009.
17. ^ "Olive oil. The Ancient Greek gold. History of olive tree". 2015.
18. ^ "National Fruit". Govt. of India Official website. Archived from the original on 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
19. ^ "Israel's national fruit gets a shave". United Press International. UPI. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
20. ^ "This is Jamaica". National Symbols of Jamaica. Archived from the original on 2006-06-19. Retrieved 2006-06-04.
21. ^ "Persimmon". www.fruitipedia.com. Archived from the original on 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
22. ^ "What Do You Mean Durian Is Not Our National Fruit?!". The Rakyat Post. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
23. ^ "Orange declared as Nepal's national fruit". myRepública. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
24. ^ National Symbols of Pakistan, Official Gateway to the Government of Pakistan, archived from the original on 28 November 2016, retrieved 28 July 2016
25. ^ Stephen Mennell (2005). Culinary Cultures of Europe: Identity, Diversity and Dialogue. Council of Europe. p. 383\. ISBN 9789287157447.
26. ^ a b Stephen Mennell (2005). Culinary Cultures of Europe: Identity, Diversity and Dialogue. Council of Europe. p. 383\. ISBN 9789287157447.
27. ^ Grolier Incorporated (2000). The encyclopedia Americana. Grolier. p. 715\. ISBN 978-0-7172-0133-4.
28. ^ [1] proprofs.com
29. ^ – National Fruit of Sri Lanka. bangladesh.com
30. ^ "National Symbols of the UAE You Didn't Know About". A blog about homes, trends, tips & life in the UAE | MyBayut. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
31. ^ Battles, Matthew (2022-10-27). "Plants, Identity, and War in Ukraine". Arnold Arboretum. Retrieved 2023-07-22.

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