Malus sylvestris subsp. orientalis

(Uglitzk.) Browicz

Rosaceae Edible: Fruit, Fruit - tea 9,578 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Malus sylvestris, the European crab apple, also known as the European wild apple or simply the crab apple, is a species of the genus Malus. Its scientific name means "forest apple", reflecting its habitat. It is native to western Eurasia.

Description

A temperate tree in the Rosaceae family, Malus orientalis produces fruit suitable for culinary use.

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Edible Uses

The dried fruit are used to make tea.

Traditional Uses

The dried fruit are used for tea.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Turkey, Türkiye,

Also Known As

Eksi elma

References (2)

Dogan, A. & Tuzlaci, E., 2015, Wild Edible Plants of Pertek (Tunceli-Turkey). Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal 19: 126-135
Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement (As Malus sylvestris subsp. orientalis)