The pomegranate: Symbol of Granada, Spain
Updated 11:46, 21-Aug-2019
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Who doesn't love the pomegranate? It's a tasty and nutritious fruit that is adored by many. In the Middle East, pomegranate juice is used in many dishes, while in India, the rind of the fruit is used as a traditional remedy to help treat diarrhea and intestinal parasites. In Spain, the plant is so culturally significant that there is even a city named after it.

In Spain, the pomegranate is so culturally significant that there is a city named after it. /Photo designed by CGTN's Li Xiaojie

In Spain, the pomegranate is so culturally significant that there is a city named after it. /Photo designed by CGTN's Li Xiaojie

Granada, which literally means "pomegranate" in Spanish, is the capital city of the province of the same name in southern Spain's Andalusia region. Originally from the Middle East, the fruit was brought to Europe by the Berber people, a group of nomadic people living in North Africa.

In Granada, you can see the image of pomegranates on street signs, on local pottery and ceramic tiles, while the fruit is used in dishes in countless tapas bars. 

Here are some lovely photos of the plant, the symbol of Granada.

The pomegranate is a shrub that produces red fruits. /VCG Photo

The pomegranate is a shrub that produces red fruits. /VCG Photo

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