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| − | A '''date''' is | + | A '''date''' is a [[fruit]] of the [[prune]] family that grows on [[palm]] trees. It is indigenous to the [[Middle East]] and [[Mediterranean]] regions and enjoys a hot, dry climate. The tree naturally fruits twice a year, though with artificial [[pollination]] it can bear fruit year round. The fruit are not picked until they have shrivelled, browned, and sweetened from their plump, green, sour form. |
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Revision as of 21:16, June 20, 2008
A date is a fruit of the prune family that grows on palm trees. It is indigenous to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions and enjoys a hot, dry climate. The tree naturally fruits twice a year, though with artificial pollination it can bear fruit year round. The fruit are not picked until they have shrivelled, browned, and sweetened from their plump, green, sour form.