Dragon Fruit

Names:

– Dragon Fruit
– Pitaya
– Pitahaya

A pitaya or pitahaya is the fruit of several different cactus species indigenous to the Americas. Pitaya usually refers to fruit of the genus Stenocereus, while pitahaya or dragon fruit refers to fruit of the genus Hylocereus, both in the family Cactaceae.

Dragon fruit is packed with nutrition and is antioxidant-rich while being low in calories; it is high in vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that have been linked to reducing cancer risk. The significant level of vitamin C may help to fight chronic disease and boost your immune system.