Malus niedzwetzkyana
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Niedzvetzky apple
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMalus niedzwetzkyana, or Niedzwetzky's apple, is a kind of apple native to Asia noted for its red-fleshed, red-skinned fruit and red flowers. Some botanists consider it a distinct species, while others have argued that it is simply an unusual variety of the common apple. It is listed as an endangered species globally by IUCN.
Description
A tree. It grows 5-8 m tall. The bark is reddish-brown. The crown is round. The annual shoots are dark purple. The older branches are reddish-brown and do not have spines. The leaves are oval. They are slightly leathery and dark green. There can be teeth along the edge. The flowers are pink or purple. They are 4 cm across. The fruit have a violet-purple skin. It has a waxy bloom. The flesh is pink to purple and edible. The seeds are dark brown.
Edible Uses
The fruit flesh is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in Kazakhstan in mountain forests. It is winter hardy and drought resistant.
Where It Grows
Afghanistan, Asia, Central Asia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovenia, Uzbekistan,
Also Known As
Rdeča jablana
References (3)
- Dzhangaliev, A. D., et al, 2003, The Wild Fruit and Nut Plants of Kazakhstan, Horticultural Reviews, Vol. 29. pp 305-371
- Eastwood, A., et al, 2009. The Red List of Trees of Central Asia. Fauna & Flora International. p 16
- http://www.botanic-gardens-ljubljana.com/en/plants
