The pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) from the loosestrife family (Lythraceae) has been an ornamental and useful plant for thousands of years. Its original home cannot be proven with certainty, but the original form probably comes from southeastern Europe and the Middle East. This is also indicated by the botanical name "Punica" for "Punia", as today's Tunisia was formerly called. The pomegranate tree was also cultivated in the rest of the Mediterranean region in ancient times, so that its wild form dominates the landscape in some areas. Due to its seeds and the striking color of the fruit, it was considered a symbol of fertility in many cultures. It appears in Greek mythology as well as in the Koran and the Bible, where it is attributed a symbolic effect. In addition to fertility, it also stands for power and life.
