Pomegranate Punica GranatumPomegranate fruit plants belong to the Punica genus, and the most common species is known scientifically as Punica granatum. Pomegranate trees are deciduous shrubs or small trees that produce the unique and nutritious pomegranate fruit. They are native to the Middle East and South Asia but are now grown in many warm and arid regions around the world. Pomegranates are highly valued for their sweet and tangy flavor, as well as their health benefits.