- The fruit of the tree Punica Granatum; also, the tree
itself (see Balaustine), which is native in the Orient, but is
successfully cultivated in many warm countries, and as a house plant in
colder climates. The fruit is as large as an orange, and has a hard
rind containing many rather large seeds, each one separately covered
with crimson, acid pulp. - A carved or embroidered ornament resembling a
pomegranate.