what is durian?
It is the fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus "Durio".
Durian
 is the fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus "Durio". 
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Durian [SEP] Introduction
The durian () is the fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus "Durio". There are 30 recognised "Durio" species, at least nine of which produce edible fruit, with over 300 named varieties in Thailand and 100 in Malaysia, as of 1987. "Durio zibethinus" is the only species available in the international market: other species are sold in their local regions. It is native to Borneo and Sumatra. Named in some regions as the "king of fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and thorn-covered rind. The fruit can grow as large as long and in diameter, and it typically weighs .