B.N.:- Punica granatum. L. Family:- Punicaceae. Origin:- Iran

Cultivated in Spain, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan etc. In India, maximum in Maharashtra, followed by AP, UP, TN, Karnataka and Gujarat. Gujarat occupy 850 ha. with production of 5780 t. Dholka, Bhavnagar, Mehsana etc.

Sugar –14-16 %, minerals-0.7-10 %, Acidity 0.5-3 ml/100 ml. Used as salad and beverages. Root, rind & seed has medicinal value. Dry seeds of sour varieties used as Anar dana.