Dragon fruit comes from a night-blooming cactus that bats love, originally from Mexico, but now grown mostly in Vietnam. It’s a fruit that looks like a prop from a fantasy movie and tastes like a secret handshake.
It’s weird. It’s beautiful. It’s a reminder that nature has a sense of humor. So next time you slice one open, give a little nod to the bats, the midnight flower-painters, and the cacti that somehow decided to stop being prickly and become delicious.
That’s where dragon fruits come from. Now go eat one and feel like a dragon yourself. Just don’t try to breathe fire.
