Exotic tropical fruits found in Iran

Southern regions of Iran are home to some of the rare tropical fruits of the world.

A trip to Iranian provinces of Sistan and Baluchestan and also Hormozgan can be indeed fruitful.

On such a trip to these two provinces, you can taste some of the best and most exotic fruits that are often found in the tropical parts of the world.

When Java Plum trees travel from India to Iran, it was given the name of Jembo by the locals. This sour astringent fruit can be found in the southern regions of Iran.

Sapidilla Plant with its sweet brownish fruit is also grown in the southern coastline of the country.

Guava fruit, known as Chabahar Olive by the locals, is a tropical fruit cultivated in the Iranian city of Minab. The delicious fruit is rich with minerals such as calcium and phosphorus as well as vitamin C.

Another fruit that you will see on your trip to the region, perhaps a bit more known to you, is papaya fruit.

Phalsa fruit that also belongs to the tropics will amaze you with its delicious sour taste.

Sugar-Apple is another fruit now local to the region.

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