The wax apple, also known as Java apple, is nothing like the apple you know. It's a tropical plant in the family of Myrtaceae. The plant has aromatic leaves and its flowers vary in color from white to yellow. The fruit tastes juicy and refreshing. The darker the fruit is, the sweeter it is. Despite the name, the wax apple doesn't taste like an apple with the similarities being only skin deep as the two fruits look similar. It is a popular fruit in the southern Chinese island province of Hainan, sold in supermarkets and by vendors on the streets.
Wax apples in Hainan Tropical Botanical Garden. Qu Bo/CGTN
Crunchy wax apples in Hainan Tropical Botanical Garden. Qu Bo/CGTN
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About 'Go! Hainan' series
Featuring unspoiled tropical rainforests, sandy beaches and a rich culture, Hainan Province is the southernmost island province of China. Nicknamed "China's Hawaii," Hainan is on its way to becoming a free trade port. The "Go! Hainan" livestream series takes you on a new journey to explore the fantastic island and its underwater world.
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Pretty bougainvilleas bloom in Hainan, S China
Long-tailed shrike: The bird with the Zorro-style mask
Common lantana: A colorful plant that brightens any day
Hainan Eld's deer: One of the rarest deer species in China
Bleeding Heart Vines bloom in Hainan Tropical Botanical Garden
Baihualing: A beautiful rainforest with many wonders
Ethnic cultural gems in Hainan: Bamboo Dance
Ethnic cultural gems in Hainan: Li Brocade
Sea of clouds hangs over south China's Hainan Province
The magic mushroom hidden in Hainan's tropical rainforest
China-specific snail enjoys winter breeze in S China's Hainan
Useful creeping smartweed thriving in S China's Hainan
Take a look at magical plants in S China's Hainan
The talented, feathered songster in south China's Hainan Province
Bird's nest ferns in Hainan Tropical Botanical Garden
Pink woodsorrels bloom in Hainan Tropical Botanical Garden
How to make bamboo tube-cooked rice
Five Colors Bay: Crystal water with volcanic rocks
Pretty kapok flowers bloom in Hainan, S China
Billygoat-weed: Invasive but useful
How to make Yucha, a special delicacy of Li people in Hainan
Ethnic cultural gems in Hainan: Bone hairpin
Ethnic cultural gems in Hainan: Li Brocade
Ethnic cultural gems in Hainan: Bamboo Dance
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