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I’ve been trying to remember the name of this fruit my whole life… See more

The fruit in your photo appears to be a loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), also known in some places as Japanese plum or Japanese medlar.
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The identification fits the photo very well:

🟠 Yellow-orange, oval/round fruit
🍑 Soft, juicy flesh
🌰 Several large, smooth brown seeds in the center
🍈 Usually around 2–5 cm long
🌿 Fruits commonly grow in clusters on the tree
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The flesh is edible and can be eaten fresh, while the large seeds should be removed rather than eaten. Loquats have a sweet-to-tart flavor that some people compare to a mixture of apricot and other stone fruits.
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So if this is the fruit you’ve been trying to remember: it’s most likely a loquat.

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