It was formerly thought to be closely related to the genus Mespilus, and is still sometimes known as the Japanese medlar.
The primary sector, makes up less than 5% of economy, with extended plantations of Oranges and Tangerines, and minor plantations of Avocado, Loquat, Fig, Banana, Prickly Pear, etc.
Loquat | loquat | Loquat (band) |
Fruit and flowers form the bulk of their diet, including native grasstrees (Xanthorrhoea spp.), and tea-tree (Melaleuca spp.), Loranthus, and the introduced loquat (Eriobotrya japonica).
The band has since shared the stage with notable national and international acts like The Appleseed Cast, The Morning Benders, Neon Trees, Film School, Vetiver, Pela, Figurines, The Pack A.D., Starlight Mints, Dappled Cities, Polysics, Loquat, and LoveLikeFire.