Punica granatum, or pomegranate, is a fruit native to the Middle East and the Mediterranean Basin: It is the pomegranate tree's fruit. In today's Europe, where winter temperatures are mild, several pomegranate cultivars flourish without issue. The following is its physical description: Shape is comparable to that of an apple; diameter seldom surpasses 10 to 11 cm; thick, inedible skin; color: green when young, orange-red or brown when ripe; contains around 400 seeds, the envelope of which is known as the sarcotest. Pomegranate seeds are housed in chambers separated by a thick membrane. You should be aware that pomegranate seeds are edible. They're coated in a jelly that tastes like raspberries and has a lovely flavor. Any stain remover will not work on pomegranate stains on garments. It is not possible to eat the membranes. The name "pomegranate" originally emerged in the vernacular in 1314, after initially appearing in the pume grenate form in 1175. It is derived from the Latin word malum granatum, which signifies "small-grained fruit." It is, in reality, a huge berry with separate seeds surrounded by a scarlet pulp (the arils). The modern Latin word punica derives from what the Romans named the fruit Punicum malum, meaning "Punic apple," alluding to ancient Phenicia, where enormous pomegranate orchards were kept. Pomegranate, along with dates, figs, olives, and grapes, is unquestionably the pinnacle of Middle Eastern cuisine. These fruits are said to have been among the first to be domesticated in this region of the world (namely, Iran) approximately 5,000 or 6,000 years ago. The pomegranate was, very early in history, one of the main foods of travelers and caravanners because to the tenacity of its peel, which makes it a fruit of long conservation and unlikely to be destroyed during transit. Its water-soaked and somewhat acidulous pulp kept thirst at bay throughout long desert journeys. As a result, its seeds soon spread to the east (Afghanistan, India, and China) and to the west (Egypt). It will be introduced to Spain by the Moors, and it will lend its name to the city of Granada as a result of their influence. Because of its many arils, which would total 840, it is considered a fertility sign in Mesopotamia. It takes on several different connotations in the three main monotheistic faiths in Asia, as well as ancient Greece and Rome: longing for the promised land for the Hebrews in exile, emblem of heavenly perfections for Christians, antidote against wrath and envy among Muslims. It's worth noting that plucking pomegranates that aren't ripe is pointless. Indeed, this fruit is non-climacteric, meaning that it reaches full maturity when plucked, as opposed to climacteric fruits like bananas, which continue to mature after harvest.