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Friday, 25 March 2011

Giant panda

National animal of china
The giant panda is the national animal of china which is found only there. It looks very cute and good look. The body color of this animal is white with mix black and looks like beer. It likes to eat 99% bamboo and other parts of its diet include honey, eggs, fish, yams, shrub leaves, oranges, and bananas when available. The existence of this animal is in danger. Its production power is less than other animal. A 2007 report shows 239 Giant Pandas living in captivity inside China. We should do something to save those beautiful animals and for proper ecosystem.


Scientific Name: Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Details: Wikipedia & Picture: mm555.com

Sunday, 30 January 2011

Tiger

The national animal of India and Bangladesh.
The tiger is national animal of Bangladesh and India. As the national animal of India and Bangladesh, tiger symbolizes India and Bangladesh’s wildlife wealth. The Sundarbans is situated occupying a wide area Bangladesh and India. It is the largest mangrove forest in the world. Tigers are available in this forest. Actually real name Royal Bengal Tiger. The Royal Bengal Tiger is a very strong and spate animal. But day by day the number of tiger is decreasing. We  should protect this animal from extinction. 
Scientific Name:   Panthera tigris 
Details:Wikipedia  & Picture: Won

Sunday, 26 September 2010

Pomegranate

The national fruit of Iran.
Pomegranate looks beautiful.The pomegranate is mostly native to the Iranian and Indian.At present is widely cultivated throughout Bangladesh, Lebanon, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, India,  the drier parts of southeast Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Mediterranean and Southern Europe and tropical Africa.The leaves are opposite or sub-opposite, glossy, narrow oblong, entire, 3–7 cm long and 2 cm broad.It aril juice provides about 16% of an adult's daily vitamin C requirement per 100 ml serving, and is a good source of vitamin B5, potassium and polyphenols, such as tannins and flavonoids.       

                                            
Scientific Name: Punica granatum 
Details:Wikipedia & Picture:Dimensionsguide.com


Sunday, 12 September 2010

Kiwifruit

The national fruits of China and New Zealand
Kiwifruit is Chinese fruit.But the fruit has a soft texture and a unique flavour, and today is a commercial crop in several countries, mainly in Italy, New Zealand and Chile..The kiwifruit, often shortened to kiwi in many parts of the world, is the edible berry of a cultivar group of the woody vine Actinidia deliciosa and hybrids between this and other species in the genus Actinidia.It is a rich source of vitamin C, 1.5 times the DRI scale in the US. Its potassium content by weight is slightly less than that of a banana. It also contains vitamin E, and a small amount of vitamin A.

Scientific name:  Actinidia deliciosa
(Details: Wikipedia & Picture: Tradenote.net)

Tuesday, 7 September 2010

Persimmon

The national fruit of Japan
Persimmon is Japanese fruit.Persimmon is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros in the ebony wood family (Ebenaceae).They are generally light yellow-orange to dark red-orange in color, and depending on the species, vary in size from 1.5 to 9 cm (0.5 to 4 in) diameter, and may be spherical, acorn-, or pumpkin-shaped.They are high in glucose, with a balanced protein profile, and possess various medicinal and chemical uses.Like the tomato, it is not considered a "common berry", but is in fact a "true berry" by definition.It is also native to China, where it is known as Kaki. It is also known as Korean Mango.




  

Scientific name: Diospyros kaki
(Details: Wikipidia) &  Picture: www.vanmeuwen.com

Saturday, 4 September 2010

Guavas

The national fruit of Pakistan
Guavas are very delicious and beautiful fruit.They are often included among superfruits, being rich in dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, folic acid, and the dietary minerals, potassium, copper and manganese. They are native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.Guava juice is very popular in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Egypt, Mexico and South Africa.This fruit, usually 4 to 12 cm long, are round or oval depending on the species.



Scientific Name: Psidium guajava
(Details: Wikipedia)

Monday, 23 August 2010

Garden strawberry

Garden strawberries grown hydroponically
The garden strawberry is a common plant of the genus Fragaria cultivated worldwide for its aggregate accessory fruit, the (common) strawberry. The fruit is widely appreciated, mainly for its characteristic aroma but also for its bright red color, and  fresh or in prepared foods such as preserves, fruit juice, pies, ice creams, and milk shakes.The garden strawberry was first bred in Brittany, France, in 1740 via a cross of Fragaria virginiana from eastern North America , which was noted for its flavor.  




Scientific Name:  Fragaria × ananassa
(Details:-Wikipedia


Thursday, 19 August 2010

Jackfruit

The national fruit of Bangladesh
The jack fruit  is a species of tree in the mulberry family (Moraceae), which is native to parts of Southern and Southeast Asia. It is the national fruit of Bangladesh. It is well suited to tropical lowlands. Its fruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, reaching 80 pounds (36 kg) in weight and up to 36 inches (90 cm) long and 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter.








Scientific Name:     Artocarpus heterophyllus
(Details: Wikipedia)

Wednesday, 7 July 2010

Apple

The national fruit of England
The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family (Rosaceae) and is a perennial. It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans.  China produced about 35% of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 7.5% of world production. Iran is third, followed by Turkey, Russia, Italy and India.



Scientific Name:   Malus domestica   
(Details: Wikipedia)

Lychee

The lychee ( Commonly called litchi, laichi, lichu) [pronounced lee'-chee] is the sole member of the genus Litchi in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. It is a tropical and subtropical fruit tree native to China, and now cultivated in many parts of the world.Lychees  are especially popular in China, throughout South-East Asia, along with India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.Lychee is cultivated in China, and in a narrow band through Thailand, North Vietnam, and northern India, particular Bihar. In recent years, the Bengal region's annual crop has grown larger than China's. South Africa and the United States (Hawaii and Florida) also have extensive production.



Scientific Name:  Litchi chinensis