The durian (, ) is the edible fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus durio. there are 30 recognised durio species, at least nine of which produce edible fruit. durio zibethinus, native to borneo and sumatra, is the only species available in the international market. it has over 300 named varieties in thailand and 100 in malaysia, as of 1987. other species are sold in their local regions. durians are commonly associated with southeast asian cuisine, especially in indonesia, malaysia, singapore, thailand, cambodia and vietnam. named in some regions as the "king of fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and thorn-covered rind. the fruit can grow as...

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