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Feijoa fruit (1st of 3)

Feijoa fruit

Feijoas are spherical or oval, with green skin which may be smooth or rough. When ripe, their interior is a sweet aromatic pulp. The fruit is eaten fresh or processed into juice blends and flavourings.

About this item

Alexander Turnbull Library, Dominion Post Collection (PAColl-7327)
Reference: EP/1996/1555/10
Photograph by Phil Reid

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

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Sandy Scarrow. 'Citrus, berries, exotic fruit and nuts', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/citrus-berries-exotic-fruit-and-nuts/3/5/1