Taishan Pitaya

Taishan Pitaya

　　Taishan Pitaya -- A Famous, Special, and High-Quality New Agricultural Product of Jiangmen City

　　The pitaya plant is a species of the genus Hylocereus in the cactus family, originating from tropical desert areas in Central and South America such as Brazil and Mexico, and is a typical tropical plant. Pitayas were introduced to Taiwan from Southeast Asia and later improved there before being brought to Hainan Province and southern Chinese regions including Guangxi and Guangdong for cultivation. The fruit gets its name from its fleshy, scale-like exterior that resembles the scales of a dragon. When its smooth, large flowers bloom, they emit a fragrant aroma. As a potted ornamental, it conveys a sense of good fortune, hence it is also known as the "Lucky Fruit."