Durian Collection

Durio zibethinus, durian fruit
Plate 146 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Durian fruit piled up for sale in Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Durian for sale, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Durian or Durio kutejensis fruit, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

durio zibethinus, durian
Durio zibethinus Durian Brown subject

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, China Town, just off Petaling Street, street market, Durian fruit for sale

Durian at market, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Seed and fruit plants including cacao, calabash nutmeg, pawpaw, sugar apple, durian, tea, camellia, cotton, magnolia, peony, geranium, nasturtium, etc

Durian Fruit and Foliage, c. 1815 (opaque w / c on paper)
874048 Durian Fruit and Foliage, c.1815 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 46.8 x58.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

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Thailand, Bangkok, Thai man selling Durian fruit from cart

Durian fruit, Durian tree -Durio zibethinus-, Bali, Indonesia

Dark Red Meranti, Shorea ovalis, Mengaris Tree, Fragrant Nutmeg, Durian, Jackfruit
Botany - Trees - Dark Red Meranti (Shorea curtisii), Shorea ovalis, Mengaris Tree (Koompassia excelsa), Fragrant Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Boys in Malaysia eating Durian Fruit Date: circa 1920s

Durian fruit engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Spiny shell, fruit and leaves of Durio zibethinus

Durians, Can Duoc Market, Long An Province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Black and white digital illustration of Durian showing aril and thorn-covered husk

Picture No. 10869325
Tropical Fruits: Papaya, Water Melon, Durian, Avocado, Plantain. Date:

Picture No. 10896503
Durian / Civet Fruit - Fruits (Durio zibethinus) Date:

Flowers of Durian Durio zibethinus, illustration
Botany - Trees - Malvaceae - Flowers of Durian (Durio zibethinus), illustration

Thailand, Ko Chang, durian fruit on a tree, close-up

Thailand, Ko Chang, pair of durians hanging from a tree

Durio zibethinus, Durian fruit, and Annona sp. three Cherimoyas, close up

Durian fruit, 19th-century artwork C016 / 5181
Durian fruit (Durio zibethinus). This plant illustration is from the John Reeves Collection of botanical and zoological drawings from Canton, China

Durian fruit from Singapore
The durian fruit is distinctive for its large size, unique odour (some compare it to sewage, stale vomit, skunk spray), and formidable thorn-covered husk

Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur - Durian seller Date: circa 1910s

Woman inspecting durian fruit. The durian (Durio zibethinus) is a tree native to Southeast Asia. It is grown for its edible fruit. Photographed in Thailand

Durians (Durio zibethinus)) hanging on tree, ChuChi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stall selling durian fruit, Jogjakarta, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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Durian, scientifically known as Durio zibethinus, is a unique and polarizing fruit that has captured the attention of people across Asia. This spiky fruit can be found piled up for sale in bustling markets like Bangkok, Mong Kok in Hong Kong, and Rantepao in Sulawesi, Indonesia. In Malaysia, where they are particularly popular, you can witness boys joyfully indulging in this exotic delicacy. Kuala Lumpur's China Town is another hotspot for durian enthusiasts who flock to street markets just off Petaling Street to savor its distinct flavor. Phnom Penh in Cambodia also boasts vibrant market scenes where durians take center stage among other tropical fruits. The sight of these thorny fruits at Can Duoc Market in Vietnam's Mekong Delta showcases their widespread appeal throughout Southeast Asia. The allure of the durian extends beyond its taste; it also holds cultural significance. In Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, locals cherish the Durio kutejensis variety not only for its delectable flesh but also for its symbolic value within their traditions. Historically appreciated too, an artwork from 1815 depicts the beauty of both the durian fruit and foliage through opaque watercolors on paper. This shows how long-lasting the fascination with this intriguing fruit has been. Whether you love or loathe its pungent aroma and creamy texture reminiscent of custard mixed with onions (as some describe it), there's no denying that durian stands out among other fruits due to its distinctive appearance and strong flavors. So next time you come across a pile of these spiky wonders at a local market or find yourself surrounded by their unmistakable scent wafting through Asian streets – dare to try this infamous "king of fruits".