Pyrus calleryana var. dimorphophylla
(Makino) Koidz.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPyrus calleryana, also known as the Callery pear, is a species of pear tree native to East Asia in the family Rosaceae. Its cultivar Bradford pear, known for its offensive odor, is widely planted throughout the United States and increasingly regarded as an invasive species.
Description
A tree in the Rosaceae family found in temperate regions, producing edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Japan,
References (2)
- J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 34(Art. 2):56. 1913
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
