Dragon fruit, also known as pitahaya or strawberry pear, is a tropical fruit that grows on a climbing cactus - called hylocereus. Native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, the fruit was introduced to Asia via Vietnam by the French in the early 19th century.

Information Source:
1. healthline; 7 Great Reasons to Add Dragon Fruit to Your Diet; Written by Makayla Meixner MS, RDN on May 23, 2018; https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/....
2. WebMD; Dragon Fruit; By Stephanie Watson; Medically Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD on June 24, 2020; https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/be....


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