Plant
Pomegranate
Punica granatumPomegranate is a deciduous shrub or small tree with glossy opposite leaves and crinkled scarlet flowers. Rounded leathery seed cases develop beneath a persistent crown-like calyx, and some branches end in sharp points.
deciduous shrubscarlet flowerleathery seed case
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyProduces energy through photosynthesis and draws water and minerals through woody roots
Predators
- scale insects
- leaf-footed bugs
- grazing mammals
ThreatsSevere frost, prolonged waterlogging, fungal disease, insect pests, and habitat loss in wild populations
HabitatsDry scrub, old cultivated sites, orchards, gardens, and warm temperate slopes
Life spanA long-lived shrub that can remain productive for several decades
Classification
- OrderMyrtales
- FamilyLythraceae
- GenusPunica
- SpeciesPunica granatum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe wild or planted shrubs without tasting unknown material or clipping thorny branches.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Look for scarlet crinkled flowers and a persistent crown-shaped calyx.
- Respect: Seek permission before approaching or collecting from cultivated plants.
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