2021年4月1日 · Osage orange (Maclura pomifera), also known as Bois d’ arc, Hedge Apple or Horse Apple, is a member of the Moraceae family, to which figs, mulberries, breadfruit and jackfruit also belong, and is native to the south-central United States.

Maclura pomifera, commonly known as the Osage orange (/ ˈoʊseɪdʒ / OH-sayj), is a small deciduous tree or large shrub, native to the south-central United States. It typically grows about 8 to 15 metres (30–50 ft) tall.

2024年10月10日 · The Osage orange fruit is the size of a large orange or grapefruit, and it has a warty-looking surface. It is green in color, though, not yellow or orange, and the surface is covered with coarse hair. So, what is this hedge, and why would anyone want to plant it?

2023年7月5日 · The Osage orange tree is known for its large green, inedible fruits. Find out more about the history and characteristics of this tree.

Yes, Osage oranges are edible, but people like to avoid eating them traditionally. Osage oranges contain 2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxystilbene (THS) responsible for a bitter taste. This compound has toxic effects on certain animals, but there is no definitive evidence of toxicity to humans.

According to research, Osage oranges are rich in anti-inflammatory flavonoids. If you suffer from body information, you should consider adding this fruit to your diet or recipe. This fruit has also been known to reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, & heart disease.

2021年9月2日 · Maclura pomifera commonly known as Osage orange, horse apple or hedge apple tree is a small to medium-sized tree belonging to the Moraceae, or mulberry family. Other cultivated members of this family include the mulberry and fig.

2024年9月28日 · Osage orange also known as the hedge apple or horse apple is a very unusual fruit that grows in the central United States. Its bumpy bright green skin certainly makes it stand out, though certainly not part of any normal human diet.

2022年11月11日 · A medium-sized tree adorned with large, round, chartreuse colored fruit can be easily identified as Maclura pomifera, or Osage orange. Although ordinary in appearance for most of the year, and not often planted today, this species has an extraordinary tale to tell.

2025年3月18日 · Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) is identifiable by its simple, glossy, ovate leaves, typically 2-5 inches long, which turn yellow in fall. The tree produces large, round, bumpy fruits, known...