Loquats
Loquat originates from China.
Fruits of the loquat are oblong or round, usually 4-5 cm long, with a golden yellow color. The fruits are usually eaten fresh or can be used to make jams, jellies and ice creams, or in pies.
Names
Scientific
Eriobotrya japonica
English
Chinese plum
Japanese medlar
Japanese plum
Loquat
Dutch
Japanse mispel
Japanse wolmispel
Loquat
Neffel
Spanish
Nisperero del Japón
Nispero
Níspero japonés
French
Bibacier
Néflier du Japon
German
Japanische Mispel
Japanische Wollmispel
Italian
Nespolo del Giappone
Taxonomy
Order
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Eriobotrya
Species
Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat)
Crop categories
Cool temperate crops
Fruits
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops
Pictures
Loquat fruits