Weird, wacky and unusual fruits and vegetables - PHOTOS

If you're tired of the same old apples and oranges, why not try a dragon fruit or a durian? How unusual a fruit or vegetable may be is all relative to where you live and what you grew up eating. The following fruits and veggies aren't found everywhere in the United States, but are prized in certain regions and in other parts of the world. Don't be surprised if you see them at your local market one day.

Dragon fruit (above) may be just a fancy Vitamin Water flavor to many in the U.S., but these distinctive plants - whose official name is the pitaya - are common across Central and South America and Asia. They're known for their striking appearance and a taste that's sour, juicy and refreshing.

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/NY Daily News/