Pyrus korshinskyi
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Korzhinskyi pear
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPyrus korshinskyi, also known as the Kazak pear or Bukharan pear, is a wild species of pear tree native to Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The Kazak pear is in the genus Pyrus (Rosaceae). The IUCN categorises the pear as critically endangered, with it surviving in remote areas with threats including over grazing, harvesting, and use for rootstock. Genetically the pear has potential use for reducing the impact of disease on domesticated pears. The species is named after Russian botanist Sergei Korzhinsky.
Description
A temperate tree in the Rosaceae family, cultivated for its pear fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten raw or boiled.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw or boiled.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan,
Other Information
It is cultivated.
Synonyms
References (3)
- Arora, R. K., 2014, Diversity in Underutilized Plant Species - An Asia-Pacific Perspective. Bioversity International. p 84 (As Pyrus bucharica)
- Eastwood, A., et al, 2009. The Red List of Trees of Central Asia. Fauna & Flora International. p 12
- Zeven, A. C. & de West, J. M. J., 1982, Dictionary of cultivated plants and their regions of diversity. Wageningen. p 85
