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Loquat
Eriobotrya japonica
-28.2378, 153.269
Field Notes
Description:
The loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to south-central China.
This unripe fruit was in the garden of a restaurant just outside Springbrook National Park. It grows on a large tree that can grow up to 5 - 10 meters.
The loquat is originally from southeastern China where it has medicinal uses. (see link)
Habitat:
Cool, temperate rainforest, altitude around 1000 meters
Notes:
We had one of these trees in our garden in Melbourne when I was growing up. I spent a good proportion of my childhood up the top of this tree dreaming of far away places!
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2014
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