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Eriolobus trilobatus

(Labill. ex Poir.) M. Roem.

Erect crab, Crab apple

Rosaceae Edible: Fruit, Leaves - tea 71 iNaturalist observations

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Description

An upright temperate tree in the Rosaceae family that can grow up to 15 m tall with horizontal branches and edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten, and the leaves are used to make tea.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye,

Nutrition

PartMoisturekJkcalProteinVit AVit CIronZinc
Fruit70.945210830.60.1

Also Known As

At elmasi

References (1)

  • Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement

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