Scientific name: Hylocereus undatus
Dragon fruit has many names including: Dragon Fruit, Petaya and Cyrus Tri-Bribbed. It is a plant belonging to the family Cactaceae, native to Central and South America. They are commonly grown in Southeast Asia, Mexico and South America.
Dragon fruit grows in the tropics and subtropical regions. Dragon fruit with amazing benefits is an antioxidant-rich food that reduces inflammation and disease, prevents cell damage, and fights chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.