What is dragon fruit? A cactus plant native to Central and South America, dragon fruit looks something like a large cactus pear with distinctive, green-tipped “scales” studding its skin. Red dragon fruit is usually bright pink, while yellow dragon fruit is bright yellow, with smaller scales. But the real drama happens when the fruit is cut open, revealing juicy white, pink, or purple flesh studded with tiny, edible seeds. Dragon fruit tastes like a cross between a pear and kiwi, and has a kiwi-