Dragon Fruit, also known as pitaya, is a tropical fruit that resembles a dragon egg and grows on a cactus. Originally from central and South America, it was brought to southeast Asia by the French, where it has become a staple fruit for the area. 

It is known for its pink and green skin and dragon-like scales. The flesh of the fruit is soft and is either pink, red, yellow, or white depending on the variety. The flavor is similar in sweetness to a watermelon and similar in texture to a kiwi, with tiny black seeds that offer a slight crunch amidst the soft flesh.