a bowl full of pomegranate (punica granatum) juicy seeds : (pix sanjiv shukla)

pomegranate punica granatum family lythraceae deciduous shrub season punicoideae grows rich symbolic mythological cultures introduced export asia africa europe cultivated tropical fruit sarcotestas juice baking cooking blends meal garnishes smoothies alcoholic beverages cocktails wine small tree multiple branches leaves glossy narrow oblong flowers bright red petals vegetable crop ornamental parks garden dry areas variety cultivars sweet sour taste popular drink grenadine syrup afghanistan iran