Pluots are compound hybrid fruits that are a part plum and a part apricot in heritage. These fruits were invented by Floyd Zaiger in the late 20th century and are now produced in parts of Washington and California. Pluots have a greater part of plum parentage and therefore, the skin is smooth like plums.
Few varieties of pluots are called as interspecific plums or dinosaur eggs, sometimes. Pluots and apriums are often confused for its similarlity and they are known for their sweetness and flavor; the sugar content of these fruit is higher than the plum or apricot.
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