Loquat is a deciduous woody vine that creeps on the ground, its stems are tan, the nodes are slightly expanded, and there are many roots on it. Its leaves are thick, paper-like, oval or obovate, with wavy teeth on the edges, green on the surface of the leaf with short prickly hairs on the top, pale green on the underside and short hairs along the veins.
Its flowers are small, the male and female flowers are hidden in the hypertrophied inflorescence trays, and the female flowers develop into spherical fruits, which are pale reddish-brown when ripe, and look like onions if you don't look closely. The time for ripening is in May-June. Loquat can be found in the wilderness of the mountains or countryside.
The loquat fruit is oval-shaped, thin-skinned, juicy in flesh, and sweet and sour in taste. The loquat fruit is edible and has certain medicinal properties. The pulp is rich in vitamin C and fiber, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, moistening the lungs and relieving cough.
The loquat fruit has a somewhat bitter taste, but it is also slightly sweet. There are two varieties of loquat, one of which is fragrant and sweet, making it ideal for consumption. The other has no fragrance and is not suitable for consumption, and generally a piece of loquat belongs to the same species.
Loquat is still common in some rural areas, especially in some mountainous and hilly areas. Due to their good adaptability to the environment and strong resistance to stress, loquat can still grow and flourish in some remote or difficult to cultivate areas.
The market price of loquat will vary depending on factors such as region, season, and quality. Generally speaking, the ** of loquat ranges from 5-15 yuan per catty. In some particularly high-quality areas or seasons, ** may be higher. It is important to note that loquat is a relatively niche fruit, so it may not be easy to find in general supermarkets or fruit markets.
The circulation of loquat is limited, and people in many areas may not have the opportunity to taste the taste of loquat. In addition, the appearance and taste of loquat are not as eye-catching as some of the more common fruits, its fruit is relatively small, and its appearance is relatively plain, which is not as attractive as some flowery fruits to attract the attention of consumers.