Weird Durian, Only in Indonesia

Feb 15, 2009 09:22





Durian Fruit, Borneo, Indonesia
Photograph by Tim Laman

A wild durian fruit from the rain forests of Borneo is cut open, its vivid red flesh exposed. Wild durian has a spiny green exterior, emits an infamous rotting stench, and is mainly eaten by birds. Ah,...the treasure of Indonesia.

Source : Photo of The Day, National Geographic Magazine

Yes, that's a durian even though the flesh looks like a fetus... kidney... thing. And it's edible.

fruits, tree, plant

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