Loquat

Loquat fruits

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

Genus
   Eriobotrya
Family
   Rosaceae
Order
   Rosales

Crop categories

Fruits
Food crops

Pictures

Loquat fruits


Loquats