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Thailand: A durian, the 'King of Fruits', hangs from a tree on the eastern side of the island of Ko Chang, Trat Province

Thailand: A durian, the 'King of Fruits', hangs from a tree on the eastern side of the island of Ko Chang, Trat Province

Regarded by many people in southeast Asia as the 'king of fruits', the durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk. The fruit can grow as large as 30 centimetres (12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter, and it typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb). Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale yellow to red, depending on the species.






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CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Photographer:

David Henley

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Pictures From Asia

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