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Pyrus elaeagnifolia subsp. bulgarica

(Khutath. & Sachok.) Vulev

Rosaceae Edible: Fruit

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(c) Jaakko J. Ilvonen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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(c) Jaakko J. Ilvonen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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(c) Jaakko J. Ilvonen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Description

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The branches are spiny. This subspecies has broader leaves.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, Greece, Turkey, Türkiye,

Also Known As

Biskoke, Bulgar ahlati, Hiskoke

References (2)

  • Demir, I. & Ayaz, N., 2022, Wild edible plants contributing to the traditional foods of Mardin (Turkey) Province. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Vol 21(3), July 2022, pp 569-582
  • Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement

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