A legendary has it that megranate was introduced into China by Zhangqian when he was invited to Western regions for peace.Lingzhuang Megranate,a traditional export product of Xi'an,has a growing history of 2000 years,its yield taking the first position all over the country. Lingtong Megranate is rich in vitamins and minerals,thus it is a kind of top-level fruit.In addition,its husks and seeds are one of the excellent Chinese medicinal materials.
     
Thanks to its fire-red color and fragrance of amenity, megranate flowers are taken as the City Flower of Xi'an.