ragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is native to southern Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador. It grows on several different species of cactus. Despite its origins in Southern America, it is most widely produced and consumed in Asia, with China the world's biggest consumer. Vietnam is currently the world's biggest producer and exporter of the fruit. Here, it is called , which translates to 'dragon's eyes', and is believed to be the origin of its common English name.
