Pooncheen is a fruit that grows on trees in Bajor's equatorial regions. The fruit is used to make the beverage pooncheenee. (DS9 novel: The 34th Rule) In 2376, Shakaar Edon agreed that the Bajorans would send generous shipments of pooncheen and kava nuts to the Europani on Europa Nova. Grazia Silverio announced this fact to great applause from her people. (DS9 novel: Twilight)