Tropical Fruit Collection (page 5)

Person cutting coconut with knife, close-up

Sapodilla, mangosteen and sapote fruit

Cyphomandra betacea, Tamarillos, and Physalis peruviana, Physalis or Cape Gooseberries

Carica pentagona (Babaco), yellow, tropical fruit, close-up

Carica papaya Higgins (HIggins papaya), whole and sliced in half

Kao niaw ma muang, two bowls of sticky rice with mangoes, topped with coconut sauce and toasted mung beans, traditionally Thai

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

A mango

Morocco, Ziz Gorge, dates drying in the sun

Thailand, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, pile of coconuts

Fresh mango with slices fanned-out

A pineapple

Cherimoya fruit

Barbecue jerk chicken with spicy pineapple and apple salsa on plate, with fork

USA, Hawaii Islands, Oahu, pineapple among leaves

Pineapple zabaglione served with whipped cream and tropical fruit slices, close up

Papaya half, cross-section

Separating Coconut husk from shell

Coconut

Kumquat sponge with ice cream and biscuit on a square plate

Chopping mango, close-up

Thailand, rambutans with leaves on sale at market

Halved papaya, close up

Thailand, Chanthaburi Province, bananas drying in the sun

Stem of a mangosteen, close-up

Persea americana, Avocado

Guanabana (soursop) fruits

Nevis, Crescentia cujete (Calabash tree) bearing fruit

Pineapple leaves and halved fruit

Mangifera indica Tommy Atkins (Tommy Atkins mango), two whole ripe fruits

Two mangoes

Selection of tropical vegetables and fruit, coconut, banana, breadfruit, yam, sweet potato, taro

Assortment of barbecued food, view from above

Powdered amchoor, a type of mango, on glass spoon and in glass bowl, with whole mango in the background

Thailand, coconuts on tree, close-up

Pestle and mortar, containing vegetables, Thai basil and nuts, with sliced green papaya, limes and red onion nearby

Kiwi fruit, close-up

Mangosteen

Holding coconut in blue and white towel while hitting shell with hammer, close up

Three Ataulfo mangoes

Thailand, Ko Jam (Ko Pu), coconut crop at a plantation

Passion fruit, whole and sliced

Whole and sliced unripe coconut, close-up

Pomegranates cut into segments and seeds on spoon

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

Longan fruits, one with seed exposed

Germany, Dresden, Two Tahitian Women
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), Two Tahitian Women

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) from Central America, drawing, 1600-1625
Herbal, 17th century. A History of East Indian Trees and Plants, and of their Medicinal Properties, 1600-1625. Plate: Pineapple (Ananas comosus) from Central America. Drawing. Sloane Manuscript 4013

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"Immerse Yourself in the Exotic Landscape of Tropical Fruit" Discover the allure as you embark on a journey through time and diverse locations. From the lush island of Mauritius, witness coconuts -Cocos nucifera- gracefully growing on trees, their presence adding to the enchantment of this paradise. Transporting us back centuries, a captivating drawing from 1600-1625 showcases a majestic coconut palm tree originating from the East Indies in Asia. Venturing further into Zanzibar, Tanzania, be greeted by an explosion of colors at a vibrant market where exotic fruits are proudly displayed for sale. The tantalizing sight tempts your taste buds with promises of unique flavors and textures waiting to be savored. Underneath the crystal-clear waters off the coast of Philippines lies an underwater oasis adorned with coral reefs. Here, amidst shoals of Threadfin anthias (Pseudanthias huchtii) and Bluegreen chromis (Chromis viridis), stands a forest of coconut trees providing an idyllic backdrop that truly defines paradise. In Maui, Hawaii, feast your eyes upon a red pineapple (Ananas bracteatus) bursting with sweetness and flavor. This tropical gem epitomizes nature's ability to create wonders that delight both our senses and palates. Witnessing nature's harmony unfold before our eyes is none other than the Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco). Its beak open wide reveals its tongue while indulging in juicy mangoes—a testament to how these fruits nourish not only humans but also wildlife. Traveling back to Zanzibar once again brings us face-to-face with an abundance of fresh fruits at Mkokotoni market. The aroma fills the air as locals gather around stalls overflowing with nature's bountiful offerings—a true celebration of diversity and sustenance. From Crete, Greece comes Mediterranean Figs, a plateful of succulent delights that have been enjoyed for centuries.